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Meetings Specialist

Meetings Specialist

Massachusetts StaffingBoston, MA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Meeting Specialist

We are looking for a Meeting Specialist to join our talented and supportive team of 40+ delivering high quality international events. This role encompasses the planning, managing, and delivery from start to post-event. We are looking for someone who has a 'let's do this' approach. There's no clock watching or micro-managing, you are trusted to deliver incredible experiences for your clients as you look after projects end-to-end working with a team of likeminded individuals. Qualities such as being highly self-motivated, driven, and professional should be natural for you. This is full-time opportunity with great benefits including a competitive salary with an annual bonus. 3+ years' experience managing pharmaceutical events is required. Experience with Cvent is a plus.

Location : Will work remotely from US Central / East Coast Regions.

Travel : US / International travel required.

Job Purpose : To lead all aspects of project deliverables in the Meeting Services team, while meeting quality standards on time and on budget.

Key Accountabilities

Specialized Knowledge

  • In depth understanding of the department's service offerings and processes
  • Works with minimal supervision in a team environment to ensure the timely and accurate performance of work within project scope and objectives
  • Participates in project planning meetings (internal and with client)
  • Keeps current on knowledge within the industry in respect of SOPs, HCP compliance, and suppliers
  • Knowledge of quality worldwide meeting venues
  • Working knowledge of virtual meeting management and platforms
  • Experience working with Cvent platform a plus

Client Relationship Management

  • Proactively manages Client expectations and ensures delivery against them
  • Assertive in managing changes in project scope
  • Attends Client meetings and telecons to discuss operational issues
  • Ensures Client receives appropriate status update reports
  • Proactively identifies complex technical and process issues
  • Proactively assesses project needs and develops processes and solutions to address issues before they become significant problems
  • Ensures the delivery of high quality, well executed projects
  • Alert to opportunities for follow on business or changes in project scope and engages appropriate management
  • Maintains confidentiality of information
  • Project Execution And Success

  • Liaises closely with colleagues at all levels to discuss issues and resolve conflicts that may arise when managing a project
  • Demonstrates the ability to complete assigned tasks, meet project deadlines and achieve objectives
  • Proactively seeks opportunities to improve project efficiency, results, or team performance
  • Oversee project coordinator responsibilities, including attendee management
  • Uses knowledge, experience, and expertise to recommend suitable venues and project solutions
  • Conduct site visits to further influence the success of the meeting
  • Works within internal / external SOPs and guidelines
  • Provides expert quality control in respect of compliance to pharmaceutical industry guidelines
  • Manages the on-site delivery of meetings
  • Ensure communication with suppliers is clear and up to date
  • Provides guidance to project team members in technical or process areas
  • Finance Management

  • Ensures detailed project scoping information is obtained for every project
  • Ensures budget accuracy
  • Conducts budget revisions and reconciliations, recording changes in scope
  • Reviews profitability analysis
  • Ensures deposits and invoices are paid in a timely manner according to internal processes
  • Manages financial compliance procedures applicable to the delivery team
  • Monitors reconciliation timelines to ensure that agreed client deadlines are met
  • Completes timesheets on time
  • Completes / approves project related expense claims
  • Metrics For Success

  • Utilization / billability target
  • Contribution to achievement of project, team, and departmental specific goals
  • Working within budgeted hours, monitor and communicate CIS's to Manager. Client satisfaction
  • Competencies

  • Client Focus
  • Integrity and Ethics
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Results Orientation
  • Business Analysis
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Influencing Others
  • Networking
  • Solving Business Problems
  • Self Confidence and Self Control
  • Skills

  • Proven experience in a pharmaceutical meetings environment
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage meetings on time with high quality
  • Technical expertise
  • Client focused approach to work
  • Ability to interact professionally within a client organization
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Sound understanding of IT packages such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Logical mind, shows a clear thought process before acting
  • Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
  • Excellent knowledge of online registration software
  • Good knowledge of audiovisual equipment
  • A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
  • Knowledge And Experience

  • Relevant pharmaceutical meeting planning experience
  • Equivalent experience organizing meetings within a similar industry and / or role is required
  • EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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