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Event Operations Manager, Speaker Programs

Genentech · South San Francisco · On-site

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About Genentech

Genentech discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes treatments for patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. Backed by North Carolina Biotechnology Center.

About the role

This role requires an onsite presence at our South San Francisco, Genentech Campus. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Manage Materials and Approvals: Route speaker decks, invitations, and program materials through Commercial and Medical review. Track re-approvals and expirations so only current approved materials are in use
  • You have a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
  • You have at least 4 years of experience in event operations, speaker program operations, project management, commercial operations, or a related field
  • Experience managing vendors that deliver high-volume programs or events, including tracking deliverables and resolving issues through appropriate escalation
  • Working knowledge of the rules governing interactions with healthcare professionals, such as the PhRMA Code, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance on speaker programs, and Open Payments (Sunshine Act) reporting
  • Demonstrated ability to manage many concurrent programs with strong organization and attention to detail
More about this role

Who We Are

Strategic Event Services brings together strategy, operational excellence, technology, and cross-functional expertise to deliver high-quality experiences across congresses, speaker programs, and advisory boards.

Our team works closely with Field, Marketing, Medical, Compliance, Legal, technology teams, speakers, and vendors. The Event Operations Manager reports to the Head of Strategic Event Services The role provides essential operational, compliance, financial, and administrative support, enabling smooth, compliant execution across a high volume of programs each year.

We are looking for an Event Operations Manager who can provide end-to-end operational excellence while helping Strategic Event Services strengthen and continuously improve how speaker programs are delivered.

The Opportunity

The Event Operations Manager, Speaker Programs is the internal operational owner for assigned speaker bureaus and programs, from bureau setup through program closeout. You will support HCP programs (in-person, virtual), Patient programs, and HCP and Patient product theaters, most organized into brand bureaus that run on a calendar-year cycle.

Our speaker program vendor manages...

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