Pharma Event Planner with English and German

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

Function as primary client liaison and lead assigned pharmaceutical meetings/congresses for global client. Work closely with client contact to understand and meet program objectives/outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Complete project timeline: establish a workflow schedule with client and suppliers to facilitate timely and accurate handling of all program details.
• Use business program management system to run program from contract turn-over meeting to final bill completion.
• Handle and negotiate any additional hotel needs, Congress needs, destination management company (DMC), air and all third-party contracts. Monitor attrition dates, cancellation policies to ensure contracted services are performed.
• Coordinate and possibly attend site inspections as needed.
• Coordinate all program details and produce a program itinerary / working agenda that outlines all program specifics and requirements
• Able to assist with any level of Congress meeting or event including those of a sophisticated nature, large volume, high level of confidentiality, international scope, HCP attended, etc.
• Maintain proactive, positive, open line of communication with clients to ensure understanding of expectations and client happiness.
• Partner with third party suppliers to arrange their services.
• Responsible for accurate program forecasting and updating business management systems with accurate financial information as needed
• May require travel to destinations worldwide, in support of client site inspections and/or program operations

What We're Looking For:

•  3-5 years meeting planning experience with at least 2 years supporting Pharma meetings/congress with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) attendance of 100+ delegates. Pharmaceutical Congress experience required. i.e., ASCO, ESMO, etc.
• Fluency in English and German required.
• 4-year degree preferred. CMP designation highly-preferred.
• Ability to work accurately and timely – to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and handle change well.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience – Advanced level
• Experience with meeting industry technology preferred (CVENT
• Ability to travel by airplane, boat, rail and/or car with international travel up to 40%.

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