THIS IS A HYBRID OPPORTUNITY IN THE PLAINSBORO, NJ AREAResponsibilities This role will be embedded with our pharmaceutical client in Plainsboro, NJ 2-3 days per week with flexibility for more if necessary.Budget Management:
- Assist Senior Management with budget development during the annual strategic planning phase and monthly, quarterly, and year-end budget reconciliation as needed.
- Budget Management: Manage day to day shows and projects to or below allocated budgets.
Convention Planning:
- Ascertain Brand goals and objectives for each convention in conjunction with the sales and marketing teams.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (e.g., brand teams, continuing education, corporate communications, etc.) to develop and recommend appropriate professional and consumer-related trade shows in accordance with each brand's strategic plan.
- Collaborate with partners and suppliers to recommend the best convention graphic, media, and sponsorship offerings to brand teams.
- Develop and deliver pre-show materials, show objectives, and pre-convention slide presentations to attendees and booth staff by department SOPs.
- Work with convention coordination to develop and publish Convention Communications for all managed shows, including Convention Plans, Post-Show Reports, and Post-Show Performance Snapshots, based on the outlined process.
- Work with SPIRO AE to develop registration websites to go live three months prior to the start of each show and provide critical logistical information accordingly.
- Work with the sales team to develop staffing needs based on all shows and consolidate them into one call for staffing.
- Evaluate the performance of exhibit, sales representatives, and competitors to formulate recommendations for program enhancement.
- Plan the development and execution of ancillary events including, but not limited to, War rooms, hospitality suites, and brand appreciation events for sales representatives.
- Recommend and develop key promotions, including pre-show/at-show advertising, sponsorships, premium items, and traffic generation programs. All tactics must be able to measure ROI and company/brand awareness.
- Recommend and manage housing requirements with designated service providers.
- Recommend and maximize exhibit property configurations that best meet the brand objectives for each show.
- Recommend and produce Literature/Premium material lists based on each brand's needs in accordance with department procedures and ensure delivery to the show site is confirmed.
QualificationsWe understand the importance of transferrable skills and a diverse perspective, so if you do not fit all these requirements, we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!
- Strong background with managing/executing Medical Affairs exhibits in addition to regular exhibit activities. Managing multiple stakeholders at the same time, leading cross-functional team collaboration, and project/budget management are essential qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience (i.e., convention coordinator/planner, etc.) in the pharmaceutical industry required
- Ability to multi-task on multiple projects
- Experience with Legal/Regulatory Review processes desired
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations and PhRMA guidelines is strongly desired
- Pharmaceutical Industry experience required
- Travel up to 30% which could include evenings/weekends
Attributes - Strong multi-tasker.
- Successful negotiator.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, approachable and engaging.
- Articulate, poised and polished.
- Exceptionally organized with clear and concise communication.
- Dynamic thinker and creative problem solver.
- Detail oriented.
How to measure success - By 30 days incumbent should understand team dynamics and meet with key internal/external stakeholders, participate in planning meetings.
- By 60 days incumbent should be self-reliant on basic job functions and provide tactical congress recommendations and budget management.
- By 90 days, incumbent should have ownership over pre/at/post-convention strategies and strategic recommendations for channel enhancements
How to measure success - By 30 days incumbent should understand team dynamics and perform basic job functions independently
- By 60 days incumbent should be self-reliant on basic job functions and begin executing more complex tasks
- By 90 days, incumbent should have ownership over specific projects
Benefits - Remote Environment
- Full Benefits Package
- 401K Vesting Immediately
- Psychological Safety
- Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging Culture
- Employee Led Resource Groups
- Spiro• YOU Professional Development & Learning Programs
- Employee Events
Our Process Our interview process is hand crafted to our roles. In general, you can expect to have an initial phone interview with our talent acquisition team and thereafter video interviews with team members and your future manager. We welcome candidates to view our social medial channels and website to extend the conversation beyond the responsibilities of the role. Once you have completed the interview process, we conduct a criminal background check, where applicable by law.
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