Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry., Strong project management and negotiation skills are essential., Experience in strategic meeting planning for both virtual and face-to-face events is necessary., Knowledge of Meeting Management software such as Cvent and Concur is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Manage internal and external Medical Affairs meetings and congress management.

Lead daily operations of outsourced meeting planners and ensure accountability.

Oversee annual budget development and track expenses related to meetings and conventions.

Develop relationships with collaborators and conduct after action reviews to improve processes.

Job description

As an Associate Director, Congress Strategy & Operations, you will serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner driving our Medical Affairs Congress presence. We work in a matrix organization, collaborating with Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Clinical Development and others. The primary responsibility is to manage our internal and external Medical Affairs meetings, convention and congress management. This includes leading our production teams, budget creation and reconciliation, and contract negotiations.

This position is a remote position. Must be able to travel 50% of the time, both domestic and international travel.

A typical day may include the following:
•   Serving as a dedicated strategic partner that supports Medical Affairs at Internal and external meetings (Global Medical Communications Annual Meeting). This also includes: Convention/Congress management, medical association contacts, sponsorship, exhibit space, advertising, housing, registration, and meeting space
•   Leads daily operations of outsourced meeting planners responsible for delivering pharmaceutical events ensuring their accountability, and produce relevant metrics.
•   Logistics planning: establish invitation/registration procedures, assess risk management to insurance and operation’s needs, and exhibitor booth assignments/setup process.
•   Manage supplier partners and internal support areas to ensure quality and timely delivery of in-scope program elements
•   Oversee annual budget development and tracking of meetings and conventions
•   Ensure compliance by adhering to corporate policies and procedures related to company-sponsored events
•   Develop and maintain relationships with collaborators and communicate in an appropriate manner
•   Conduct after action reviews to improve process and execution

This may be for you if you:
•   Have the ability to create, communicate and influence the decision making of clients, peers, and other key internal customers
•   Can demonstrate strong customer services skills with ability to deliver on internal team members meeting goals and objectives
•   Strong project management skills often managing multiple pressing priorities and working to challenging and changing timelines
•   Strong negotiation skills in all areas of event budgets
•   Knowledgeable of Meeting Management software: Cvent, Concur

To be considered, you must hold a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 10 years' related pharmaceutical industry experience. Your experience must include: strategic meeting planning experience with implementing both virtual and face-to-face meetings ranging from Advisory Boards, Congresses to Field Meetings. Management of an outsourced vendor for supplemental meeting management support. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certification (HMCC) is preferred. This position is a remote position. Must be able to travel 50% of the time, both domestic and international travel.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$154,800.00 - $252,800.00

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