EMEA Event Management Specialist

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, ensuring food safety and finding cures for cancer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an EMEA Event Management Specialist to join the Life Sciences EMEA Meetings & Events team. This role is responsible for the end-to-end planning and delivery of events across the EMEA region, including conferences, tradeshows, webinars and commercial meetings. The role covers both in-person and digital events, with a focus on high-quality execution, strong stakeholder support, and consistent event operations. Reporting to the Life Sciences EMEA Meetings & Events Manager, you will manage assigned events from planning through to completion, working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and commercial teams. This role suits someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver events to a high standard in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of assigned events from concept to completion, including logistics, timelines, supplier coordination and post-event follow-up.
• Deliver a range of events across EMEA, including conferences, tradeshows, webinars and commercial meetings.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Manage event budgets accurately, including cost tracking, vendor quotes, purchase orders and financial follow-up.
• Support event reporting and performance tracking, including post-event analysis and follow-up actions.
• Use established tools, processes and templates to ensure consistency, compliance and operational excellence.
• Support commercial teams with event-related planning and coordination, including use of agreed team tools where relevant.
• Identify and implement practical improvements that strengthen event delivery, team efficiency and stakeholder experience.
• Contribute to strong team collaboration by sharing best practice, solving problems proactively and supporting colleagues where needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong multi-project management skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive mindset, with a focus on finding practical ways to improve event outcomes.
• Familiarity with virtual event platforms and technical production.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event or project management, preferably in a similar industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are an advantage.

Computer Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Good understanding of budget tracking and financial administration.
• Experience using event, reporting or stakeholder coordination tools is an advantage.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Assigned events are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Stakeholders feel well supported and well informed throughout planning and delivery.
• Event activity is managed with strong attention to detail and good operational discipline.
• Issues are handled proactively and independently within the role scope.
• Practical improvements are identified and applied to strengthen delivery and team effectiveness.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward‑thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

EEO Statement

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.