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AstraZeneca · 1 day ago

Global Meetings and Events Project Manager

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Meetings and Events Project Manager to orchestrate high-impact congress experiences that enhance their scientific leadership. The role involves leading the planning and delivery of AstraZeneca’s presence at US-based congresses, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure flawless execution and compliance.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Build and own project plans; negotiate contracts; manage budgets; oversee attendee management, travel arrangements, and event agendas to deliver on time and on budget

Support US market congress strategy and provide subject matter guidance to teams to ensure effective planning and execution

Partner with business owners, cross-functional stakeholders across the enterprise, associations, and internal and external partners to meet all opportunities and deadlines

Manage approved vendors and secure resources while meeting quality standards and budgetary requirements

Gather and share key insights to enable knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement

Oversee on-site activities at select congresses to ensure flawless execution and mitigate risks

Use innovative technology to improve collaboration, simplify processes, and increase efficiency

Manage internal compliance processes on behalf of business owners; guide and direct them on requirements

Identify creative solutions to deliver cost savings while adapting to evolving business needs, policies, and laws

Coordinate across time zones; accommodate regular early starts/late evenings and some weekend work to meet congress timelines

Qualification

Events managementCongress managementProject managementBudget managementCompliance knowledgeMS Office proficiencyVendor managementStakeholder collaborationTechnology adoptionCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam leadershipCreative solutions

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

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.astrazeneca.com

H1B Sponsorship

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