Senior Event Planner

Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona's products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona's global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company's shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.


Bringing out the best in people

As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we're looking for the best to join us.


Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to:


Develop faster - with our commitment to the best professional development.


Perform better - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture.


Shape an industry - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.


Make a difference -by helping improve oral health worldwide.


The Senior Event Planner is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and evaluation of high-impact corporate, clinical, and commercial events for Dentsply Sirona. This role drives exceptional attendee experiences that reflect the company's brand and business priorities. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-driven events leader with deep experience managing complex, multi-day programs, cross-functional partnerships, and external vendor relationships in a fast-paced global organization.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning

• Manage the end-to-end planning and delivery of major corporate and clinical events, including customer programs, national sales meetings, incentive meetings and large user conferences.
• Translate business objectives into event concepts, agendas, and experience designs that engage targeted audiences and elevate the Dentsply Sirona brand.
• Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments for all assigned programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal partners, guiding them through event strategy, options, and best practices.
• Collaborate with global teams to support consistency across regions while tailoring experiences to local needs.

Event Execution & Logistics

• Oversee venue sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor selection (A/V, production, décor, catering, transportation, security, registration, housing, etc.) for annual national sales meeting, incentive meeting and DS World customer conference.
• Develop comprehensive event documentation, including run-of-show, production schedules, staffing plans, and briefing materials.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Communications, Clinical Education, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment on content, messaging, and attendee experience.
• Manage on-site operations, providing leadership to staff, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure flawless execution.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Own event budgets from forecasting through final reconciliation; ensure responsible cost management and ROI reporting.
• Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts and performance, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and compliance with company policies.
• Evaluate cost-saving opportunities and implement process efficiencies across the events portfolio.

Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure event activities comply with all applicable regulatory, legal, and industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement of processes, tools, templates, and standard operating procedures related to event planning.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting for internal systems, including attendee management, budgets, and post-event analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate event planning, preferably within a global, matrixed organization or regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or technology).
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-day events with complex logistics and VIP stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; comfortable interfacing with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Proven budget management and vendor negotiation experience.
• Ability to travel 10-20% depending on event calendar.

Preferred Qualifications

• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) or CSEP certification.
• Experience supporting clinical education events or healthcare professional programs.
• Familiarity with Cvent.

Success Factors

• Strategic thinker with a passion for creating meaningful, branded experiences.
• Calm under pressure, with strong problem-solving and on-site leadership skills.
• Collaborative and diplomatic communicator who builds trust across teams.
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Dentsply Sirona.


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