Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 month ago
Global Meetings and Events Project Manager
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is focused on delivering high-impact congress experiences that enhance scientific leadership and patient impact. The Global Meetings and Events Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of AstraZeneca’s presence at US-based congresses, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure seamless and effective engagements.
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Responsibilities
End-to-End Congress Delivery: Own the planning and coordination of AstraZeneca’s presence at US-based congresses through third-party agencies, spanning logistics, registration, housing, staffing, add-on meetings, and on-site support
Project Planning and Budget: Build and own project plans; negotiate contracts; manage budgets; oversee attendee management, travel arrangements, and event agendas to deliver on time and on budget
Strategy Enablement: Support US market congress strategy and provide subject matter guidance to teams to ensure effective planning and execution
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business owners, cross-functional stakeholders across the enterprise, associations, and internal and external partners to meet all opportunities and deadlines
Vendor Leadership: Manage approved vendors and secure resources while meeting quality standards and budgetary requirements
Insight and Improvement: Gather and share key insights to enable knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement
On-site Operations: Oversee on-site activities at select congresses to ensure flawless execution and mitigate risks
Technology Adoption: Use innovative technology to improve collaboration, simplify processes, and increase efficiency
Compliance Stewardship: Manage internal compliance processes on behalf of business owners; guide and direct them on requirements
Cost Optimization: Identify creative solutions to deliver cost savings while adapting to evolving business needs, policies, and laws
Global Ways of Working: Coordinate across time zones; accommodate regular early starts/late evenings and some weekend work to meet congress timelines
Qualification
Required
5–8 years in events management, including 3–5 years in congress/tradeshow management, with knowledge of the pharmaceutical congress landscape, relevant industry codes, and best practices
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Experience in leading project teams and driving performance through external suppliers
Experience planning face to face, hybrid, and virtual meetings and events
Demonstrated financial/budget proficiency
Have a compliance mind-set with strong focus on adherence to industry guidelines, company policies and financial transparency
Knowledge of global Pharmaceutical market and strong understanding of external stakeholders including physicians, payers and patients
Ability to work at the Wilmington location, in person, minimum 3 days a week (unless travelling for work). Remote working, other than maximum 2 days is not possible
Proven ability to act independently and be resourceful in approach to problem solving
Strong communications, negotiation and influencing skills; ability to lead to desired outcomes
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Ability to travel by airplane, boat, rail and/or car, when required (30% of time)
Preferred
Pharmaceutical meeting planning experience
Experience with CVENT
Certified Meeting Planning or Certified Meeting Management Certification
5+ Years in Meeting management and/or Travel industry experience
5+ Years Project Management experience
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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