Senior Employee Engagement & Events Specialist

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The job details are as follows:

Who we are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who you are

The Senior Employee Engagement & Events Specialist is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of events from initial concept through completion. This includes managing logistics, vendors, and ensuring that all elements of the event align with our clients' vision and objectives. The role involves balancing creativity with strong organizational and time management skills, while working effectively under deadlines to deliver successful outcomes.

• Develop and manage event plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful execution of events
• Coordinate logistics for events including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodations
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects aligned
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts and secure necessary services.
• Partner with HR management to develop employee engagement on-site events, including Take Your Kids to Work Day, Happy Hours & Ice Cream Socials, Company Celebrations, Team lunches/events and Holiday parties
• Oversee on-site event operations including setup, execution, and breakdown
• Coordinate community service events both on and off-site for designated office locations
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and gather feedback for future improvements
• Support employee engagement and recognition program initiatives
• Maintain purchase orders and contracts for contracted vendors and event needs

Minimum Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 9+ years of event & meeting planning experience with a H.S. Diploma
• Proven experience in event management or coordination
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to work under minimal supervision
• Proficient in scheduling and event management tools, Canva, and Microsoft Suite
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions in fast-changing environments
• Creativity in designing engaging event experiences
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines effectively
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and external vendors
• Ability to maintain composure and problem-solve under pressure

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree in a related discipline with 7+ years of event and meeting planning experience or;
• Batchelor’s degree in a related discipline with 5+ years of event and meeting planning experience

Job Location

This role is based in our Durham, NC office. Currently this job is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office. In office requirements could increase based on business needs. There will be occasional travel required to other United Therapeutics sites for events and meetings.

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