Senior Meeting Planner (pharma exp is preferred)

Company Description

EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, fullservice marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide nextgeneration creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.

We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.

We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.

Job Description

The Senior Meeting Planner is responsible for the independent planning and execution of small (under 50 attendees) meetings and events. The Senior Meeting Planner is accountable for updating internal systems in a timely manner and communicating program details to all necessary internal departments. Onsite management and travel may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

• Independently coordinate all program logistics for both live and virtual events, including but not limited to venuesite selection, contract negotiations, travel, food and beverage, meeting room setup, virtual platform management and audiovisual coordination, rooming lists, and ancillary vendors (i.e., entertainment, activities, décor, andor photographer)
• Responsible for audience generation (recruitment) and attendee data management, including postmeeting compliance Sunshine Act reporting
• Process and manage healthcare professional payments and vendor invoices
• Track and prepare accurate attendee spend reports to comply with the Sunshine Act guidelines
• Review and reconcile final invoices and passthrough cost reconciliation within mandated timelines
• Update templates and meeting materials containing program information and coordinate distribution to all targeted attendees according to timelines and client standards
• Coordinate outsourced ground transportation arrangements for attendees, faculty, client, and staff and update and manage an accurate Arrival and Departure manifest
• Work with internal departments to ensure timely coordination and appropriate planning
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with manager and project team throughout life of the program to evaluate progress and respond to any changes in the scope of the program
• Maintain andor exceed minimum billable utilization percentages for position level
• Required to be available to work outside the company’s standard work hours, including evenings and weekends
• The ability to maintain flexibility and teamwork in a fastpaced, demanding work environment
• Adheres to and awareness of PhRMA, FDA, OIG, ACCME, and ADA guidelines
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications

  MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill andor abilities required.

  • 4year college degree
  • Minimum 23 years meeting planning experience
  • Live meeting planning experience required and pharma experience is highly preferred
  • CMP Certification preferred, but not required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Experience with Cvent® (online event registration management system)
  • Experience with other webbased registration systems
  • Experience executing virtual meetings using programs such as Zoom, WebEx, Adobe Connect, On24, GoToMeeting
  • Knowledge of hotel, air travel, and event planning industry
  • Strong accounting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently on assigned projects
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask and plan numerous meetings simultaneously
  • Ability to take direction and apply appropriately to the planning and execution of ongoing projects
  • Ability to handle conflict, resolve problems, and manage well in a dynamic environment
  • Experience and ability to manage and travel to meetings in the US and internationally

  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Pharmaceutical industry background preferred
    • Hotel industry experience background a plus

    • Additional Information

      OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

      Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

      Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

      Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

      Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

      Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

      Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

      Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

      Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

      EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $56,000 to $84,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other jobrelated qualificationsskills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.comcareers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time.

      Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited emails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.

      From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyones responsibility.

      Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

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