Planet Pharma ยท 5 hours ago
Associate Manager, Event Strategy & Operations
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60/hr - $74/hrPlanet Pharma is seeking an Associate Manager, Event Strategy & Operations to support the Manager, Speaker Bureau & Event Operations in various aspects of event management. This role focuses on operational excellence, strategic planning, compliance, and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Partner with manager to drive collaboration with leadership to ensure continued alignment and develop/refine long-term strategic plans for event operations
Translate broad organizational goals into actionable operational plans
Oversee and manage cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Assist with the development and implementation of operational systems and best practices to maximize efficiency and productivity
Assist with managing budgets and forecasts, ensuring optimal resource allocation
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks
Function as the lead contact for assigned brands, ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulations
Lead marketing brand manager through the speaker identification, vetting, nominating, contracting, and training processes for their speaker bureau
Oversee program monitoring, including speaker eligibility and utilization
Champion development of reports or dashboards with KPIs
Monitor KPIs and identify challenges and improvement opportunities
Schedule and execute vendor partner training sessions and sales training refreshers
Develop and manage speaker program standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials
Create and execute strategic communication plans across stakeholders
Co-lead vendor management, ensuring strong partnerships and timely performance
Manage and update key systems related to speaker programs and exhibits & displays events
Perform quality control on speaker contracts, communications, training, and other documentation
Assist with managing distribution of weekly program performance reports
Assist with supporting any compliance audits
Establish a regular cadence for updates and guidance to marketing brand teams, sales, and operations on best practices
Qualification
Required
Support the Manager, Speaker Bureau & Event Operations in strategy, planning, compliance, and execution of events operations
Focus on operational excellence in support of Brand Marketing and Field Sales teams
Plan and execute strategic initiatives, manage operations, risk management, performance reporting, training, and communications
Function as a liaison to external vendor partners and internal stakeholders (commercial, legal, compliance) to ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance guidelines
Partner with manager to drive collaboration with leadership to ensure continued alignment and develop/refine long-term strategic plans for event operations
Translate broad organizational goals into actionable operational plans
Oversee and manage cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Assist with the development and implementation of operational systems and best practices to maximize efficiency and productivity
Assist with managing budgets and forecasts, ensuring optimal resource allocation
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks
Function as the lead contact for assigned brands, ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulations
Lead marketing brand manager through the speaker identification, vetting, nominating, contracting, and training processes for their speaker bureau
Oversee program monitoring, including speaker eligibility and utilization
Champion development of reports or dashboards with KPIs
Monitor KPIs and identify challenges and improvement opportunities
Schedule and execute vendor partner training sessions and sales training refreshers
Develop and manage speaker program standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials
Create and execute strategic communication plans across stakeholders
Co-lead vendor management, ensuring strong partnerships and timely performance
Manage and update key systems related to speaker programs and exhibits & displays events
Perform quality control on speaker contracts, communications, training, and other documentation
Assist with managing distribution of weekly program performance reports
Assist with supporting any compliance audits
Establish a regular cadence for updates and guidance to marketing brand teams, sales, and operations on best practices
Preferred
Cross-functional team leadership with a proven history of initiative-taking ownership of improvement opportunities as well as a results driven mindset
Experience in marketing/sales operations, including speaker programs, exhibits & displays, and compliance processes
Strong writing and editing skills for field and executive-level communications and presentations
Proficiency in digital tools and systems (e.g., MS Suite with strong Excel skills, Veeva, SharePoint)
Project management, change management, and training experience
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal-skills, and emotional intelligence
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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