At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting scientific conferences and ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
- Company: Join a leading Vancouver-based biotech company dedicated to advancing life science research.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity and creativity.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the scientific community.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 96400 $ per year.
If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, are the go-to planner for projects and events amongst your colleagues, and consider yourself an exceptional communicator, the Senior Conference Associate role may be the perfect opportunity for you!
In this role, you will act as a project manager for our exhibitor and sponsorship presence at assigned scientific conferences across North America. You will work across departments to complete event deliverables on time and within budget as outlined in project plans. Please note this is a fixed-term position with an estimated end date of January 2028.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish detailed project plans, outline objectives, and execute end-to-end event logistics on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with internal teams, management, and external vendors to negotiate agreements, consult on packages, and streamline planning.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks while reporting progress regularly to the Senior Manager, Conference Management.
- Coordinate event logistics, manage booth inventory, and support Sales teams with shipping marketing collateral.
- Capture post-conference feedback, evaluate performance, and recommend continuous improvements for future events.
Knowledge And Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 1-4 years of experience.
- Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals and hands-on event planning experience.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across complex teams.
- Proficiency with standard business software, spreadsheets, presentations, and database applications.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing a minimum of 20 pounds.
This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.
STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
Senior Conference Associate in Burnaby employer: STEMCELL Technologies Inc
STEMCELL Technologies is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and science-oriented work environment in Vancouver, where employees are empowered to contribute to cutting-edge life science research. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits, STEMCELL fosters meaningful career development opportunities while being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in the world of biotechnology.
