Associate Events Specialist - Germany (Berlin)

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Associate Event s Specialist –  Germany (Berlin) Berlin is the preferred location, hybrid working from our local solutions centre . Travel: up to 30% required Fluency in German and English is essential for the role. Please apply with your English CV. The Role As an Associate Event s Specialist here at Illumina in Germany, you will play a key role in shaping how our brand shows up across regional markets. Y ou’ll own the planning, delivery, and o ptimisation of both face‑to‑face and virtual events, ensuring every touchpoint aligns with our global brand standards. Collaborating closely with marketing teams, sales stakeholders, digital specialists, and our internal creative lab, y ou’ll bring Illumina’s mission and value proposition to life through impactful event experiences. This is a highly visible role where strong coordination, creativity, and cross‑functional partnership come together to influence how we engage our communities. Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more! Why You You are a skilled organiser with experience delivering high‑quality events and managing varied priorities in a fast‑paced environment. With a background in marketing, communications, or a related field—or equivalent hands‑on experience - you bring excellent written and verbal communication, keen attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You thrive when managing multiple workstreams, from content localisation to vendor management, and you bring a strong understanding of best practices in event strategy and execution. Your ability to gather, track, and interpret event data helps refine planning and demonstrate impact. The role will require travel up to 30%, which you welcome as part of creating meaningful experiences for our audiences. Key Responsibilities Event Planning & Execution Plan, manage, and execute regional events aligned with Illumina’s strategic priorities Deliver all aspects of tradeshows and Illumina‑hosted events (face‑to‑face and virtual), covering pre‑event preparation, onsite delivery, and post‑event follow‑up Localise event content while ensuring alignment with global brand guidance Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with Digital Specialists to develop and coordinate digital event assets Provide expertise to sales teams and marketing stakeholders on event strategy, execution best practices, and available tools Work closely with the internal creative lab, regional programme managers, and sub‑regional marketing partners to align on content and messaging Vendor & Logistic Management Manage event vendors and ensure compliance with governance and vendor‑management guidelines Coordinate logistics for external presenters, partners, and Illumina staff Oversee all procurement, budgeting, and invoicing associated with events Performance Tracking & Reporting Capture relevant event data in appropriate systems Track and upload lead data, reporting on performance and event outcomes Analyse events to inform continuous improvement We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, prom ... (truncated, view full listing at source)