Event Manager, Virtual Events
6 days ago
The ‘Global Meetings and Events Project Manager – RDU (Rare Disease Unit)’ will drive best-in-class meeting and events planning services that are cost-effective and deliver value to Alexion. b>
- End-to-end accountability to plan and execute internal and external meetings (face-to-face/virtual/hybrid) by working in collaboration with the business meeting owner and external partners for all aspects of a meeting, including site recommendations, production supplier recommendations, contract negotiations, budgets, catering, creation and ownership of project plan, attendee management, travel arrangements, event agenda, and on-site support.
- Understand the business priorities and Alexion and AstraZeneca culture including regulations, internal policies, and reporting requirements.
- Provide strong project management with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all levels of organizations, both internal and external, and across time zones with global stakeholders.
- Identify creative solutions to find cost-saving opportunities while adapting to ever-changing business needs.
- Travel to and support off-site event delivery and execution when required while focused on sustainability and carbon use (up to 30%).
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Experience with small to large meeting and events planning (20-100+ attendees)
- 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
- 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
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- College Degree
- Pharmaceutical meeting planning experience
- Experience with meeting industry technology a plus (CVENT)
- Certified Meeting Planning or Certified Meeting Management Certification
- 5+ Years in Meeting management and/or Travel industry experience
- 5+ Years Project Management experience
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. p>
At AstraZeneca's Alexion Rare Disease Unit, you will enjoy the entrepreneurial spirit of a leading biotech combined with the security of a global pharma. Our culture is rooted in integrity, inclusiveness, and dedication to supporting the communities we serve.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.
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