Project Manager (Meeting Planner, Life Sciences)

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the Role
Ready to lead the charge in creating unforgettable experiences? As a Meeting Planner extraordinaire, you’ll orchestrate everything from conferences, to HCP meetings like ad boards, to internal client meetings. Dive into a dynamic role where your creativity meets logistics and problem solving, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Join us!

You're Good At

• Masterfully juggling multiple projects and priorities without breaking a sweat.
• Planning pharmaceutical meetings from Ad Boards, to congress to internal meetings.
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues to ensure a seamless event experience.
• Help to make sure attendees are engaged, excited to participate and knows exactly where to go and what to do. 
• Leading on-site teams with charisma, ensuring everyone shines in their roles.
• Navigating contract negotiations and coordinating with service providers like a pro.

You Might Also Have

• A degree in business or a related field, backed by at least two years of experience in pharmaceutical meeting planning.
• Experience handling both small and large-scale events with finesse.
• Exceptional organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ready to troubleshoot on the fly.
• Experience with Cvent Event Management software.
• A passion for travel, with the flexibility to hit the road up to 75% of the time!

You Should know

• This is a work from home opportunity that will support a client on the West Coast. This role will operate in the Pacific time zone (Mountain on Central time zone also considered.) 
• This role will travel 50 - 75%.

Ready to make your mark in the exciting world of event planning? Apply now and let’s create something spectacular together!

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.
 

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Project Manager (Meeting Planner, Life Sciences)  is between $57,000 - $78,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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