Manager, Corporate Meetings & Congresses at Biogen

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

BiopharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Hands-on working experience, knowledge and understanding of corporate meeting and business practices that support best in class meeting planning management and execution
Minimum of 5-7 years in planning, management and executing meetings and events
At least 2 years’ experience of direct management and oversight of project teams
Skilled in both written and verbal communications and able to present concepts and ideas in a public speaking format
Highly skilled in project, time and budget management, and able to work in a fast-paced, flexible and changing work environment
Skilled at building strategic work relationships at all levels (Administrative to C-level executive)
Well organized
Creative and able to think out of the box to come up with new and creative ideas on a very high level
Able to travel at least 25% of time in the US
Fully aware of Biogen compliance rules and strictly adhere to all rules that govern meeting and congress engagements with patients and HCPs (preferred: hands-on working experience in Biotech and/or Pharmaceutical meeting and congress planning; knowledge, understanding and experience with pharmaceutical regulations such as HIPAA and the Sunshine Act)

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee all meetings and congresses for assigned business unit(s) internal and external stakeholders
Understand the business units, products and all associated environmental factors
Incorporate meeting management best practices for both virtual and live meetings or congresses
Ensure compliance with all Biogen corporate, financial, legal, regulatory and travel policies and controls
Execute strategic meeting management elements to reduce overall meeting cost while improving the stakeholder experience
Support the business with the design of an overall strategic meeting platform via strategic partnership and relationship management of both the business leads and meeting content owners
Advise on meeting architecture, design and communicate the best way to operate meeting logistics for both virtual and in-person meetings or congresses
Lead planning teams to project manage execution outcomes
Manage and control program agendas to support appropriate alignment of meeting specifics and program content
Provide direct oversight and management of program budget
Drive timelines and all related tasks of the project in a proactive manner
Understand best practices in meetings and congresses across Biogen and within the industry
Serve as main point for congress organizations to streamline communications
Gain alignment across functions and leadership on sponsorship levels and coordinated Biogen presence, track appropriate sponsorship benefits and timelines, and organize meetings as needed
Oversee the supplier to plan program logistics and booth services
Communicate meeting objectives and execution plan(s) to suppliers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Meeting PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic PartnershipRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder ManagementEvent LogisticsVirtual MeetingsCongress ManagementHCP Engagements

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Manager, Corporate Meetings & Congresses position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates must have 5-7 years in planning, managing, and executing meetings and events, at least 2 years of direct management and oversight of project teams, hands-on experience with corporate meeting practices, and strong written, verbal communication, and public speaking skills.

What kind of person is Biogen looking for in this role?

Biogen seeks a dynamic operations manager with a passion for details and creativity, who enjoys creating engaging and unique experiences for internal and external attendees.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has hands-on experience in corporate meeting planning and execution, at least 5-7 years in meetings and events with 2+ years managing project teams, and excellent communication and public speaking skills.