Senior Meeting Planner (pharma agencyspeaker bureau exp required)

WHAT DOES A SENIOR MEETING PLANNER (Speaker Bureau Focused) DO

The Senior Meeting Planner is a key contributor to the successful execution of pharmaceutical speaker programs both live and virtual. This role is dedicated to supporting the Speaker Bureau ensuring compliance with industry regulations client standards and delivering seamless experiences for all stakeholders (sales team speakers brand leads etc). The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing speaker programs strong knowledge of bureau operations and working within a speaker bureau portal. Advanced organizational skills exceptional attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external vendors are essential. Occasional travel and on-site support are required.

The Meeting Planner may also assist with additional types of meetings including advisory boards training meetings product theaters/symposia and national sales meetings and POAs. The Meeting Planner should be highly motivated and able to succeed in a dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Our employees deliver excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

• Speaker Bureau Program Management
  • Coordinate all logistics for speaker programs (live and virtual) including venue/site selection contract negotiations travel food and beverage meeting room setup virtual platform management and AV coordination while maintaining all client compliance standards.
  • Assist with speaker onboarding training schedules and keeping accurate current compliance documentation.
  • Maintain accurate speaker profiles availability and program assignments within bureau systems.
• Compliance and Reporting
  • Ensure adherence to PhRMA FDA OIG ACCME and Sunshine Act guidelines.
  • Track and prepare accurate attendee and speaker spend reports for Sunshine Act reporting.
  • Process healthcare professional honoraria and vendor invoices in compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Technology and Data Management
  • Utilize proprietary speaker bureau portal for program planning attendee registration bureau reporting and data management. CVENT is used for non-bureau engagements and experience is a plus.
  • Update templates and program materials; coordinate distribution to attendees and speakers.
  • Maintain bureau databases and reporting dashboards for program performance and compliance.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Partner with both internal and external teams to ensure timely coordination and approvals.
  • Maintain ongoing dialogue with manager and project team throughout program lifecycle.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Support outsourced transportation arrangements and manage arrival/departure manifests.
  • Provide on-site support for select programs and manage virtual event execution.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work within and manage assigned and budgeted labor hours by job and position level to ensure minimum standards of job profitability
  • Maintain and/or exceed minimum billable utilization percentages for position level
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Experience: Minimum 23 years in meeting planning with a focus on pharmaceutical speaker programs; agency experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelors Degree required; CMP Certification preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with CVENT and other registration platforms.
  • Familiarity with virtual meeting tools (Zoom Teams On24).
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of hotel air travel and speaker bureau planning processes; strong compliance awareness.
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage programs simultaneously and plan up to 300 programs annually.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Travel: Approximately 2530% annually. Must be available during select evenings to provide on-call support for live programs and assist with virtual program operations.

Additional Information :

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patients best interest in mind. 

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results. 

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now. 

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone anywhere anytime to achieve results. 

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent thoughtful and timely dialogue. 

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect. 

Always InnovateI am bold and creative in everything I do.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time