ITA Group, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Event Manager, Pharma Operations (External Meetings)
West Des Moines, IA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expITA Group is an employee-owned engagement and loyalty company that provides data-driven solutions designed to motivate and inspire clients' employees. The Event Manager – External Meetings coordinates pharmaceutical Advisory Boards and Investigator Meetings, ensuring quality control measures and deliverables are met across business units.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates the operation of pharmaceutical Advisory Boards, Investigator Meetings, Speaker Trainings and Congress engagements for specific Life Sciences clients
Serves as a leader for the internal team
Ensures all established quality control measures, deliverables, expectations and business practices are met across all applicable business units
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Public Relations, or Communications, or Event Management preferred
Three years experience in the group travel industry in a position of similar accountabilities and responsibilities, or a minimum of two-years experience in ITA Group's Event Management division
Experience with Life Sciences event planning directly planning events for HCPs, KOLs, US and International attendees
Experience in managing attendees from multiple countries with varying country guidelines
Experience with planning global meetings
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage details
Ability to handle numerous projects, prioritize workload and delegate responsibility
Experience in effective communication and relationship building skills, business writing and client presentations. Ability to interact with all levels of client management
Proficiency with Microsoft® PowerPoint, Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® Excel
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles with experience in preparing and assessing financial budgets and profitability
Experience in negotiations in a business environment
Excellent human relations skills with the ability to be flexible and sensitive to people's needs
Ability to think and act in a proactive manner. Capable of seeing the big picture while understanding how each element contributes to the greater whole. Must be competent to project how a change or delay in one area will impact the overall project. Willingness to try new ideas and challenge status quo
Experience in working with cross-functional teams. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to take and give direction within a matrix organizational structure and team environment
Ability to generate enthusiasm and dedication to support team members in order to achieve client business objectives
Ability to display a sense of urgency, ownership and accountability
Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers' needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred
Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines
Preferred
Experience with Teams and Zoom preferred
Customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred
Benefits
Healthy retirement contributions
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Flexible work arrangements
Volunteer Time Off
Paid sabbaticals
Anniversary awards
Company
ITA Group, Inc.
ITA Group helps leading brands around the world take action with confidence, resulting in increased sales, purchases, retention, referrals and alignment.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Heaston
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jason Katcher, MBA
VP & CIO, Information Technology
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