- Company Name
- BCD Meetings & Events
- Job Title
- Senior Event Project Manager - Pharma
- Job Description
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About Us
At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.
Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.
While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.
See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers
Due to continued increase in business we are looking for a Senior Event Project Manager to join our Meetings Management Life Sciences team. You will have expertise in delivering a range of type of in-person events, have end to end event delivery experience in the UK and Overseas. You are at ease guiding your stakeholders, mentoring team members, working independently and calling on your wider team to collaborate with. You are comfortable in negotiating with suppliers, reviewing venue/supplier contracts, budget management, (including reconciliation) and event planning.You thrive on juggling multiple project, meeting and exceeding expectations, have good budget managenebt and get great satisfaction of seeing it all come together onsite!
Sound like you? Read on!
As a Senior Event Project Manager, You Will
Have overall responsibility for the planning and execution of events in the UK and Overseas including logistics and website / delegate registration / communication assigned to you
Consult with stakeholders to gather all requirements to deliver the right event solution to meet their objectives
Consistently apply and demonstrate our expertise to our clients
Ability to guide and mentor team members and manage onsite event project teams
Manage external vendors and suppliers – for sourcing, negotiating, contracting and event delivery
Financial responsibility of the event budget – from budget preparation to final reconciliation
You’re Good At
Communication – listening, written and verbal - able to interpret our client’s objectives to be delivered into all aspects of their event
Ability to instil confidence in your clients that we are experts in our field
Proven end to end UK and overseas event delivery experience, ideally in pharmacuetical events
Proven meeting technology and delegate registration knowledge and expertise
Excellent attention to detail and budgeting management skills
Proficient in Microsoft office applications
Ability to react, think on your feet, offer solutions, work on multiple projects and timelines at once
Ability to travel regularly in the UK and Overseas
You Might Also Have
Pharmaceutical compliance knowledge
Previous line management or mentoring experience
Virtual meeting platform and event mobile app experience
Event Management degree
You Should Know
Role is UK remote based, full time, Monday-Friday
Our standard working hours are 9:00 AM -5:30 PM with an hour break
You must have the ability to travel within the UK and Overseas
You must have the right to work in the UK
How To Apply
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THE PERKS
Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.
Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.
Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.
Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.
We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.
We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.
