Meetings and Events Specialist - Quick Hire!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading global provider of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services that enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, Thermo Fisher Scientific serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, life sciences, environmental, and food safety. The organization supports its employees with competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and development programs aimed at advancing their careers while making a meaningful global impact. The role of Meetings & Events Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific is vital to the successful organization and execution of the company's internal events such as commercial meetings, incentive trips, leadership gatherings, and site openings. • High school diploma or GED required • Minimum 5 years of experience in meeting planning, hospitality, or corporate event management • Technical degree or certification in hospitality strongly preferred • CMP certification preferred • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic goals with detailed execution • Strong technical skills and knowledge of emerging event tools and technologies • In-depth understanding of hotel operations, revenue structures, and contract negotiation opportunities • Strong verbal and written communication skills • problem-solving, and organizational abilities • Ability to simultaneously lead multiple highly visible events with ambitious timelines • Comfortable coordinating with outside agencies, working with hotels, and supervising onsite execution • Strong project management and multitasking abilities • Experience in presenting effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams • High energy, proactive demeanor, and ability to handle wide-ranging personalities and unexpected challenges • Comfortable working long hours and occasional weekends during event delivery • Able and willing to travel approximately 30%, with heavier travel during peak planning seasons