Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $112,000.00 - $168,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
educational assistance
Retirement Plan
Commuting subsidy
Job Description
Vertex is a renowned global biotechnology company dedicated to investing in scientific innovation to develop transformative medicines. With a passionate focus on addressing serious diseases, Vertex integrates cutting-edge science and technology to improve patient outcomes worldwide. The company fosters a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative culture that encourages innovation, professional growth, and diversity. Vertex offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, educational assistance, and retirement savings plans, designed to support employees in personal and professional aspects of their lives. This role is based in a hybrid or on-site work environment, providing flexibility aligned... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Six years of experience in meeting and event planning or related field
- Ability to travel domestically and globally 30-40% of the time
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective contract negotiation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event management software
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Understanding of HCP compliance and reporting regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced highly matrixed environment
- Commitment to ethical practices and attention to detail
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Typically requires 6 years of experience related to meeting and event planning or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong meeting planning experience and meeting planning industry knowledge
- Developed contract negotiation skills with understanding of hotel and venue legal and business terms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in group and individual presentations to stakeholders
- Experience working with and providing tactical guidance to logistics agencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Project management experience
- Pharmaceutical industry experience
- Supplier/vendor management experience
- CMP or CMM certification a plus
- Prior knowledge of Cvent Event Management software
- Fluent in English for ex-US roles capability in other languages strongly recommended
Job Duties
- Lead and execute internal and external face to face and virtual meetings globally including venue sourcing contract negotiations budgeting HCP compliance and transfer of value reporting food and beverage audio visual production and on-site execution
- Provide strategic logistical guidance to stakeholders and cross functional planning teams by implementing support strategies and project plans defining roles and responsibilities timelines and deliverables
- Drive contract negotiations with hotels venues and vendors securing the best terms and cost savings
- Provide superior customer service and support to C-Suite executives and senior leaders on planning and execution of events
- Ensure compliance with HCP regulations by identifying and escalating risks and overseeing transfer of value reporting
- Oversee Preferred Logistics Agencies to ensure accuracy of budgeting cost savings event materials deliverables customer service and flawless event execution
- Monitor performance and planning metrics of PLAs and provide feedback and process improvements
- Participate in internal team projects and efficiency initiatives
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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