Meeting/Event Director directs the overall planning and strategy for live or virtual meetings and events for an organization. Defines the goals, success metrics, and messaging for events. Being a Meeting/Event Director implements best practices and develops planning standards, policies. and procedures. Additionally, Meeting/Event Director develops a network of vendors. Approves the final selection of venues, catering, technology, and other event support services. Reviews and approves contracts and has overall responsibility for ensuring events stay within budget. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Meeting/Event Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Meeting/Event Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Job Summary
Plan project responsibilities; plan work for each project and execute it towards a timeline while maintaining productivity; plan project execution of multiple chemical synthesis from milligrams to hundred of grams scales and their purification. Liaise with purchase to follow up on arrivals and help procurement with selection of materials; prepare and present project status and progress updates to clients; provide input on equipment purchases; get regular updates from project group; contribute to scientific discussions; check and maintain up to date lab notebooks for subordinates; supervise Scientists in R&D chemistry; maintain performance management metrics for personnel; be a subject matter expert for clients and stay abreast of current literature in scientific areas; write project reports containing procedures and experimental details for clients; maintain equipment, chemical inventory and participate in lab support activities. Perform other duties as required.
Job Responsibilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Job Specifications
Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in chemistry or other related field with over 10 years industry experience or M.S. biochemistry, protein chemistry or other related field with 15 plus years’ experience.
Physical Demands
N/A
Working Conditions
Laboratory (majority of time will be spent in lab working on ongoing projects)
Office environment
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