Event Specialist

Company: Amgen SA
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionHOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You've earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you've worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.Event Technology SpecialistLiveWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for planning and execution of large-scale on campus events, virtual & hybrid events.

• This role will be responsible for customer engagement, scheduling and day of event support.
• The candidate should be extremely meticulous and have hands-on experience, scheduling, planning, and delivering high quality events. The candidate should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• This role will service and interact with a diverse group of important clients including our most senior executives as well as internal contacts at all levels.
• This position is vital for our team to provide world class customer experience. Strong interpersonal skills and subject matter expertise in video conferencing and streaming technology are a must.WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an Engineer with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeOrAssociate's degree and 4 years of engineering experience and or event production experienceOrHigh school diploma / GED and 6 years of engineering experience and or event production experiencePreferred Qualifications:
  • 2-5 years' experience scheduling & planning events for fortune 500 companies
  • Experience with virtual/hybrid technology (Vbrick webcast, Webex)
  • Experience with Microsoft office tools (Planner, Outlook )
  • Experience with event show calling
  • Experience with video editing software
  • Experience supporting live events in large auditoriums
  • Project management skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Life Sciences
  • Strong leadership presence and interpersonal/communication skills (written and oral). Experience managing technical teams
  • In-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles
  • Experience with the ITIL process framework and outsourced resource support models
  • Established habit of proactive thinking and behavior and the desire and ability to self-start/learn and apply new technologies
  • Thorough understanding related to collaboration tools, computing devices and unified communications products applied at Amgen.
  • Working knowledge in Install, upgrade, image, and support all company desktops/laptops/MacBook hardware/iOS devices, Printers and AV equipment. MS Office 365 support knowledge, including Outlook and MS Teams supportThriveSome of the vast rewards of working hereAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.
    • Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
    • A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
    • Generous Total Rewards Plan-comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits-with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on GlassdoorApply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comJoin Us If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen. Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen requires all staff in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.

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