This is Cradle

Proteins are the molecular machines of life, used for many therapeutic, diagnostic, chemical, agricultural and food applications. Designing and optimizing proteins takes a lot of expert knowledge and manual effort, through the use of custom computational and biological tools.

Machine learning is revolutionising this space, by enabling high-fidelity protein models. At Cradle, we offer a software platform for AI-guided discovery and optimization of proteins, so that biologists can design proteins faster and at scale. We are already used by clients across pharma, biotech, agritech, foodtech, and academia.

We're an experienced team of roughly 60 people. We've built many successful products before and have enough funding for multiple years of runway. We are distributed across two main locations, Zurich and Amsterdam, and are focused on building the best possible team culture.

We offer our employees a very competitive salary, a generous equity stake (for full time employees) in the company and a wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities.

Your Role

As Marketing Events Coordinator at Cradle, you will play a pivotal role in growing Cradle’s presence and impact across pharma, biotech, agritech, foodtech, and academic communities. You will manage the end-to-end logistics and occasionally attend industry conferences, brand activations, and thought-leadership gatherings to ensure everything runs smoothly and Cradle is represented at its best. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail-oriented coordination and enjoys collaboration, curiosity, and impact.

Your Responsibilities

Event Operations & Logistics

• Coordinate logistics for industry conferences, trade shows, and hosted events, including registration, travel, shipping, and setup.

• Manage vendor relationships (venues, catering, AV, design, print) to ensure seamless execution.

• Ensure seamless coordination across global time zones and complex multi-city travel schedules.

• Handle last-minute changes with proactive problem-solving.

Marketing Alignment

• Collaborate with the marketing team to align event strategy with broader brand and campaign goals.

• Coordinate production of branded collateral, promotional materials, and digital assets.

• Track event ROI, gather attendee feedback, and provide post-event reports with recommendations.

On-Site Attendance

• For key events provide hands-on coordination and problem-solving.

• Ensure speakers, executives, and team members have the materials, schedules, and support they need to succeed.

• Act as the primary point of contact during events for staff, vendors, and partners.

Your Qualifications

Must-haves

• 2-4 years of professional experience in event coordination roles.

• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with calendar and project management software tools (e.g. Linear, Asana, Cvent, Microsoft)

• Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment with fast-changing priorities

Nice-to-haves

• Background or experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences industries

• Experience with CRM systems (Hubspot)

• Familiarity with website content management systems

A notice about recruitment scams: Please be aware that scammers are posing as us in order to get your personal details or money. We only communicate via @cradle.bio email addresses, we only make job offers after having met you in person at our office in Zurich or Amsterdam, and we never ask you to pay for anything during the interview process.

Evaluation of your application using AI. Cradle may use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including natural language processing and predictive analytics, to assist in the initial screening of employment applications. The AI/ML-generated assessments are one of several factors considered in the hiring process. Our human recruiters thoroughly evaluate your skills and qualifications to determine your suitability for the role.