Tradeshow & Event Support Specialist

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Tradeshow & Event Support Specialists are key players on the Marketing team and help to bring the Tempus brand and brand message to physicians, researchers, pharma companies, and all other healthcare professionals.  Event Marketing programs range in size & scope, from trade show executions to internal corporate events. The Event Marketing team also manages all sales enablement, in addition to the more traditional event management responsibilities. 

As a Tradeshow & Event Support Specialist, you will aid in the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing programs ranging in size, specifically servicing all tradeshow-based events.  This is a fast-paced, project management-heavy position that regularly works non-traditional hours. Limited to no travel is to be expected.  

Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: 

Support the Marketing & Events Sr. Specialist and Director in all parts of the event and concept planning process, including but not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end execution on ~50 conference exhibitsManage budget and ongoing training for Sales team execution on ~200 field events
• Internal coordination of staffing, event strategy, and post-show reporting
• Contracting for vendors and conferencesSourcing and coordinating vendors, venues, entertainment, food, and beverage for internal and external events
• Budget development and tracking across all events
• Planner of the Tempus Holiday Party, coordination assistance for Tempus’ National Sales Meeting, and several internal team onsite trainings
• Plan networking events, including managing the invitation and RSVP processes
• On-site Chicago event support including set-up, check-in, flow, branding, and break-down

Job Requirements/ Specifications: 

• 3+ years of event planning experience, preferred education planning, and tradeshow production in a tech and/or healthcare setting is a plus
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Individual contributor with strong, professional & effective communication skills
• Knowledge of event success tracking 
• Strong organizational skills while coordinating multiple activities concurrently
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects, from concept to execution
• Quick and thoughtful when handling unforeseen circumstances in a collected manner, without letting it affect the quality of work being produced
• Google Suite skills preferred
• Salesforce experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required

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