[Hiring] Event Manager @Intuitive

Role Description

The Event Manager independently owns the end-to-end planning and execution of assigned US commercial marketing events, including:

• Tradeshows
• Conferences
• Customer programs
• Internal meetings
• Company events
• In-person, hybrid, or virtual experiences

The role translates marketing objectives into executable event plans and delivers a consistent, high-quality experience for internal and external audiences. The Event Manager coordinates cross-functional partners, associations, agencies, and suppliers; manages event budgets, schedules, logistics, communications, and event technology; identifies risks early; and uses established standards and post-event results to improve execution.

Essential Job Duties:

• Partner with Regional Marketing, Marketing Operations, and other internal stakeholders to understand event objectives, audiences, scope, and requirements; contribute to the development and maintenance of the US Sales & Marketing event calendar.
• Own project plans, timelines, planning meetings, action items, status reporting, and stakeholder communications for assigned events.
• Manage tradeshow and event logistics, including but not limited to show services, exhibit production, equipment and system shipping, collateral, registration, venues, housing, audiovisual needs, and food and beverage as applicable.
• Coordinate ancillary meetings and educational programs held alongside conferences, including stakeholder and physician-facing activities.
• Manage assigned vendors and agencies, obtain estimates, track budgets and purchase commitments, and identify cost or scope variances for timely resolution.
• Lead on-site execution, troubleshoot issues, and escalate significant risks or decisions appropriately.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities among internal partners and third parties; maintain accurate project and event documentation.
• Coordinate event lead capture and post-event reporting; summarize performance, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.
• Apply established event management standards and contribute practical suggestions to improve the attendee and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant tradeshow, conference, or event management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines with appropriate independence.
• Experience managing event logistics, vendors, budgets, and project plans; vendor negotiation exposure preferred.
• Ability to interpret basic event performance data and communicate actionable findings.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in marketing, communications, event management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and event/project management tools.
• Healthcare or medical technology industry experience preferred.
• 50% Travel.

Requirements

• Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.
• Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type.
• U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: Some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
• We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
• This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

• Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity.
• The target base compensation ranges are listed.