GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.
Summary
The Conferences and Events Channel Enablement Lead will play a pivotal in enabling the broader Marketing team to thoughtfully plan and execute high-impact events that align with business priorities. As the owner of our events channel, this person will bring fresh thinking and innovative approaches to elevate our event strategy and execution. They will serve as a true partner to the broader Marketing team, guiding them in how to best leverage events to drive engagement and results. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to shape how we think about and deliver events.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead a high-performing events function (managing one team member), driving strategic execution and measurable impact
- Own the event marketing channel and partner with the broader Marketing team to produce, organize and execute events and trade shows aligned to the business priorities
- Confidently lead and coordinate cross-functional planning, pre-event, and post-event meetings
- Develop and manage a repeatable event framework for efficient, effective, and proactive event planning and execution
- Optimize resource allocation and implement continuous process improvement
- Partner with the Brand Marketing team to ensure that the GeneDx brand is consistently showing up appropriately and thoughtfully across all events and conferences
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support event planning and execution, including Medical Affairs, Sales, Strategy & Commercialization, Commercial Training, and Legal
- Own external vendors and association relationships to ensure seamless event execution
- Partner with the Marketing Analytics and Insights Lead to develop and maintain event ROI reporting
- Serve as the subject matter expert on convention and event marketing best practices, including making strategic recommendations to the broader Marketing team
- Responsible for event budget management, including forecasting
- Responsible for overall event metrics to inform future event planning and resource allocation
- Support the planning and execution of the internal Global Sales Meeting, ensuring seamless program execution
- Apply understanding of the business and overall genetics landscape and look for ways to continuously strengthen GeneDx marketing plans as it relates to events and conferences
- Note: the duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional responsibilities may be assigned. It is also possible that the scope of the job may change based on business needs.
People Manager
- Yes
- This role will support one Events Manager that is responsible for logistical execution of conferences and events.
Education, Experience, and Skills
- 8 years experience planning and executing tradeshow exhibits, conferences, and events, preferably in healthcare, biotech, or life sciences
- Proficiency in:
- Monday.com
- Confluence
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Office
- Prior experience on a marketing team in a high-performance organization with demonstrated success working with various Marketing functions and cross functional partners to reach business goals
- Ability to support multiple events at any given time
- Over-the-top attention to detail and organizational skills
- Courageous communicator and hardworking
- Demonstrate a growing ability to analyze problems, anticipate consequences and eliminate obstacles to successfully complete projects
- Passionate about challenges, problem solving and learning new things
- Ability to influence and build relationships across different functions
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency, optimism and a “can do” attitude
- Analytical and data driven
- Outstanding written and verbal skills
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) preferred, but not required
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods and assist with trade show exhibit set up as needed.
Work Environment
- Remote
- The role requires travel to tradeshows and events, approximately 30%
- Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST
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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused.
At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.
Experts in what matters most.
With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.
SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.
From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
- Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
- Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
- Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.
Learn more About Us here.
Our Culture
At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success. Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:
- Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
- Communicate directly, with empathy.
- Do what we say we're going to do.
- Be adaptable to change.
- Operate with a bias for action.
Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Voluntary benefits
GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All privacy policy information can be found here.
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