Senior Event Project Manager - Pharma

  About Us: At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.  Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.    See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers [http://bcdme.com/careers]     About the role: We are looking for a Senior Event Manager to join our Meetings Management Life Sciences team. You will be a specialist in all things relating to pharma events, have end to end event delivery experience and you know compliance inside out as well! You will be comfortable in guiding your stakeholders, enjoy negotiating, contracting and budget management (including reconciliation). You will be UK remote based along with your other team members. This role will also have line management responsibilities for Project Exectuive(s) and Project Manager(s). You thrive on juggling multiple projects, meeting and exceeding deadlnes, good budget management and get great satisfaction of seeing it all come together onsite!    Sound like you? Read on!   As a Senior Event Manager, you will: * Have overall responsibility for the planning and execution of events in the UK and Overseas including logistics and website / delegate registration / communication assigned to you and your team * Day-today line management, mentoring and development of your team * Consult with stakeholders to gather all requirements to deliver the right event solution to meet their objectives * Consistently apply and demonstrate our expertise to our clients and be a subject matter expert to the wider team * Manage external vendors and suppliers – for sourcing, negotiating, contracting and event delivery * Financial responsibility of the event budget – from budget preparation to final reconciliation You’re good at: * Communication – listening, written and verbal - able to interpret our client’s objectives to be delivered into all aspects of their event * Ability to instil confidence in your clients that we are experts in our field * Proven end to end UK and overseas pharmacuetical event delivery experience  * Proven Meeting Technology and Delegate registration knowledge and expertise * Excellent attention to detail and budgeting management skills * Pharmaceutical compliance knowledge * Proficient in Microsoft office applications * Ability to react, think on your feet, offer solutions, work on multiple projects and timelines at once * Ability to travel regularly in the UK and Overseas You might also have: * Line management experience * Virtual meeting platform and event mobile app experience * Event Management degree You should know: * Role is UK remote based, full time, Monday-Friday with some weekend travel on occasion (lieu time given). * You must have the ability to travel within the UK and Overseas. * You must have the right to work in the UK. How to apply: Click apply now to be considered   THE PERKS   Flexible Working We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.   Room to Grow Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.   Everyone has a voice We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.   Make your move The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.   We’ve got you covered Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.   We’re positive. You’ll love it. It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.       #LI-MB1 #LI-EM1 #LI-LZ1 #LI-KW1 #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite