General Medicines
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Events and Engagements Specialist
At a glance
With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.
Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.
Job title: Events & Engagements Specialist
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Job type: Permanent, full time
Hybrid working (60% office, 40% home)
About the job
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready?
Events & Engagements Specialists (EESs) within Global Meetings & Events, part of the Procurement Services tower, are responsible for implementing event plans and managing operational activities related to services provided by Scientific External Experts (SEE) and Health Care Organizations (HCO) during events. They lead the end-to-end process for various event types including internal events, congresses, conventions, advisory boards, speaker training, and virtual engagements.
Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.
Main responsibilities:
As an Events & Engagements Specialist, you will be responsible for the seamless execution of a wide range of internal and external events, as well as managing engagements with healthcare professionals and external experts. This role has a strong focus on congresses and conventions, leading and overseeing the end-to-end coordination of congress-related activities through third-party agency partners, from planning to sponsorship management.
The role also supports the delivery of other event types, including internal meetings, advisory boards, speaker training, and virtual engagements, ensuring seamless execution and compliance throughout the event lifecycle.
Responsibilities
On Congresses & Events:
Lead end-to-end coordination of congress and convention activities, including sponsorship process handling, exhibit management, partnering directly or indirectly, through third party agencies, with transversal brand teams, creative agencies, HCOs, Associations, and exhibit vendors for the best end-to-end experience at every event that meets/exceeds the expectations of our internal and external stakeholders.
Provide input regarding site selection, service contractors, contract negotiation and budget planning. Facilitate vendor selection. Adhere to company policies, particularly those related to transparency and compliance. In charge of remote meeting management through local vendors, as well as technical and analytical support for hybrid and virtual meetings.
Coordinate hotel accommodations and services, transportation, communications and facilities support, program functions and related activities, either directly or indirectly through a third party agency.
Plan and monitor different types of meetings, identify risks early in the process and set up a risk mitigation plan. Oversee all program logistics, including attendee registration and data management, food and beverage selection, speaker communications, audiovisual needs, and off-site venues, and on occasion provide hands-on program management.
Ensure budget management, financial reconciliation and post-meeting reporting to identify synergies and cost-efficiencies achieved. Serve as the subject-matter expert for the implementation & training of technology solutions, and analysis of attendee data. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for One Sanofi platforms such as CVent, as well as other meeting technology solutions.
Support additional administrative and operational tasks as needed to ensure smooth congress, event and engagement delivery.
About you
Experience:
Minimum 3–5 years in event planning, contracting, or operational support, preferably in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry or other regulated markets.
Experience with congress/convention coordination, tradeshow management, and sponsorship handling is a must.
Technical skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Hands-on experience with tools like Veeva Vault CRM, Cvent, or similar event/contracting platforms is strongly preferred.
Soft skills:
Strong stakeholder engagement.
Attention to detail, customer orientation, and adaptability.
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong critical thinking skills is essential.
Able to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with urgency and accountability.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written).
Why choose us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team in an international work environment
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
An individual and well-structured introduction and training of new employees and we will dedicate a Buddy for you to better navigate in your first weeks
Join a great community & special events (Monthly Board Game Nights, Well-Being Lectures & Sport Clubs)
Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.
Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.
BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.
PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.
Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).
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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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Why work with us
- Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.
- Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.
- Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.
- Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.
Who ignites your potential?
For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.
"Each disease, each country, each person brings opportunities that challenge us to push the boundaries, to think of better ways to look at healthcare and pioneer new possibilities."
Olivier Charmeil
Executive Vice President, General Medicines
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