Corporate event manager h/f

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Job title: Corporate Event Manager

- Location : La Maison Sanofi, Paris
- % Remote working and % of travel expected: Due to the nature of event management working hours outside of standard business hours will be a reality.
- Job type: Permanent, full-time

About the job

Join Our Corporate Events Team & Bring Sanofi's Story to Life!

Be the creative force behind Sanofi's most impactful moments! As part of our dynamic Corporate Communications Team, you'll help amplify the Sanofi Strategy and our One Sanofi Story through extraordinary corporate events that inspire and connect.

What you'll create:

- Strategic Meetings and Events that shape our future
- Transformative Leadership Summits that drive our vision
- Engaging Townhalls that unite our global teams
- Memorable Celebratory Events that recognize excellence
- Special Events that showcase our innovation and impact

Based at our vibrant Paris Headquarters, you'll orchestrate exceptional experiences both on our campus and at prestigious venues worldwide. Your creativity will travel across borders as you bring our story to life!

Join us in our mission to deliver Best-in-Class events that strengthen our culture and advance our purpose of chasing the miracles of science to improve people's lives. This role requires travel and a passion for creating meaningful experiences that embody the Sanofi spirit.

Main responsibilities:

- Amplify Sanofi strategy through corporate events, focusing on the One Sanofi story and experience.
- Lead strategic events for Senior Management and C-Level, including top-leadership conferences, employee engagement programs, and special occasions.
- Manage diverse event formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and fully digital events, both on Sanofi premises and offsite (nationally and internationally).
- Oversee budget management and lead event-related RFPs, including vendor and partner selection.
- Level of project involvement will vary: From full project management (one stop shop) to leading and advising project team.
- Coordinate with internal teams (editorial, creative, procurement, H&S, IT) to ensure alignment with corporate calendar and brand.
- Manage external vendors and partners, amplifying execution of high-profile corporate events.
- Provide comprehensive event planning, from initial stages through on-site delivery to post-event analysis, with capability to organize events independently if needed.
- Ensure quality execution in production, content, and brand alignment for all events.

About you

An ideal candidate would have solid and successful senior experience in the field of event management (ideally on agency or hotel/venue side), & event production

- Proven track record organizing international events across diverse cultures, with experience managing senior/C-Level events in Healthcare/Pharma environments and understanding their specific requirements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the global event landscape including key destinations, venues, agencies, and digital providers, with ability to manage events end-to-end independently or with external support.
- Proactive, detail-oriented team player with strong project leadership skills, ability to prioritize under pressure, and solution-focused mindset committed to best-in-class standards.
- Self-awareness & self-reflection required; ability to give and take feedback in a constructive way - challenging others as well as themselves. Strong emotional intelligence, sense for diplomacy & ability to manage people.
- Used to managing suppliers & partners, e.g. agency RFPs, hotel & experience in independent venue sourcing. Budget management.
- Demonstrated awareness of event production best practices and trends, as well as experience implementing creative digital event features - drive for innovation. Video and graphic content production experience are an advantage
- MS office proficiency (including PPT and Excel) & AI usage; standard event management tools such as Cvent & SpotMe.
- Proficiency in English is a must. French is a strong asset. Any additional languages are welcome. Job will require some travel.

Due to the nature of event management working hours outside of standard business hours will be a reality.

Why choose us?

- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
- Create meaningful experiences that embody the Sanofi spirit.
- Be the creative force behind Sanofi's most impactful moments.

Pursue progress, discoverextraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !

La diversité et l'inclusion sont les piliers de la manière dont Sanofi fonctionne et font partie intégrante des valeurs de la société. Nous respectons la diversité de nos collaborateurs, tout comme celle de leurs parcours et expériences. Afin de bénéficier de la richesse qu'apporte la diversité, Sanofi s'engage à donner l'exemple en matière d'inclusion et à favoriser un environnement de travail où les différences peuvent prospérer et contribuer à aider les patients à retrouver une vie meilleure.

Dans le cadre de son engagement diversité, Sanofi accueille et intègre des collaborateurs en situation de handicap.