Event Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Bloemfontein, South Africa Novo Nordisk Full time

Event Coordinator

**Category**:Commercial Marketing

**Location**:Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA
- Are you passionate about planning and organizing events? Do you have a knack for ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time? We are looking for a dedicated Event Coordinator to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- The role will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa and will report directly to Procurement Manager, Novo Nordisk. The role it is a fixed term position, for 1 year-contract.

**The Position**
- As an Event Coordinator at Novo Nordisk, you will be responsible for working closely with the People & Organisation team and other departments. In addition, you will be responsible to plan and host events for internal and external audiences in Novo Nordisk.
- Your main accountabilities will be to:

- Design, coordinate, and execute internal and external events
- Manage travel and accommodation for speakers
- Ensure seamless collaboration with external event planners on larger events, overseeing project management, event quality, and budgets
- Be responsible for communication in terms of materials and channels
- Act as event host to ensure quality before events, welcoming participants, and facilitating the flow of event

**Qualifications**
- As an Event Coordinator you need to have at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Moreover, you need to have a Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, marketing or administrative.
- To be successful in this role, you need to have:

- Proven experience in event planning and coordination
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Knowledge of budget management and financial planning
- Familiarity with event management software and tools

**About the department**
- You will join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa, where we are dedicated to creating impactful and memorable events. Our department is responsible for planning and executing a wide range of internal and external events, ensuring high-quality experiences for all participants. We work closely with external event planners and various stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and successful outcomes. Our team thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, where every member’s contribution is valued and recognised.

**Working at Novo Nordisk**
- At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales - we’re all working to move the needle on patient care

**Contact**

**Deadline**
- 6 January 2025
- We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
- At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.



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