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Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals · 18 hours ago

Sr Manager, Marketing & Events Planning

Lexington, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $147K/yr

5+ years exp

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Manager for Marketing Meetings and Events Planning to lead the strategic planning and execution of complex meetings and events. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with brand objectives while managing multiple projects and budgets effectively.

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Responsibilities

Own end-to-end planning and execution of complex, high-profile meetings and events, ensuring alignment with business objectives, seamless delivery and adherence to internal compliance requirements, policies and procedures

Serve as a primary point of contact and strategic advisor to senior leaders and Business Owners, proactively communicating plans, risks, timelines, and recommendations

Provide strategic direction and oversight to agency and logistics partners on an event-by-event basis, holding vendors accountable to scope, timelines, budget, and quality

Lead cross-functional planning efforts by defining roles, responsibilities, deliverables, and timelines across internal teams and external partners

Manage multiple concurrent projects with precision, applying strong project management discipline to prioritize work, mitigate risks, and resolve issues

Develop, manage, and track complex meeting and event budgets; guide vendors in managing multiple budgets with varying timelines and deliverables

Identify and resolve day-to-day operational and logistical challenges, escalating issues appropriately and timely with proposed solutions

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, fostering trust and long-term partnerships

Travel domestically up to approximately 30% of the time, as business needs require

Qualification

MeetingEvent planningVeeva Vault Promo MatsisProject managementBiopharmaceutical industry experienceSupplierVendor managementCustomer serviceMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in meeting and event planning, project management, or related discipline

Experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder meetings and events in a corporate or regulated environment

Experience with Veeva Vault Promo Matsis required

Demonstrated expertise in corporate meeting and event planning, with a strong track record of executing complex, high-visibility programs

Exceptional project management, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with attention to detail

Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with senior leaders and cross-functional teams

Proven ability to guide negotiations of venue and vendor contracts in partnership with legal and contracting teams to achieve optimal financial and operational outcomes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting in group and one-on-one settings across all levels of the organization

Highly proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong commitment to customer service and continuous improvement

Passion for contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on making a difference in patients' lives

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Ability to travel domestically up to ~30% of the time

Consistently recognized by peers and leaders for behaviors aligned with Kiniksa values: Relentless and Patient-Focused