Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime – like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.
Senior Specialist, Congress & Event Management
This is what you will do:
The incumbent plays an important role in planning, organization and execution of educational events as agreed with the German Marketing, Sales, Market Access and Medical teams. In this role, the incumbent takes care of larger internal and external events, in close collaboration with the Lead Event Management. He/she ensures compliance with country legal and regulatory requirements with respect to scientific and educational events in collaboration with legal and compliance.
You will be responsible for:
- Planning and organization of educational events such as congresses, standalone and KOL events as agreed with the German Marketing/Sales, Market Access and Medical teams in close collaboration with the Head of Events and Congresses
- Taking care of larger internal and external events. Also event´s happening in the office when it is +15 people.
- Organizing logistics including management of delegates of 3rd party educational events
- Ensuring compliance with country legal, compliance and regulatory requirements of Alexion´s educational and scientific events
- He/she is, in alignment with the Lead Event Management, the contact to our travel agency (Business/Work travels) and event agencies. Regarding work on travels (Flight and Hotel) the main task is to negotiate the contract, the correct prices and a good service considering our volume of business.
- Managing cross-functional project teams, keeping stakeholders on target with clearly communicated and agreed milestones
- The good collaboration with assistants in other teams is essential
- Developing specific material and communication related to congresses and standalone events as agreed with Marketing/ Sales / Medical and actively participating in the planning of the meeting flow and agenda
- Managing contracts for participants or speakers by liaising with the event initiator (Medical, Sales, Market Access or Marketing), the internal legal department and the external event organization agency
- Autonomously managing vendors, quotes, pitches and vendor contracts
- Accountable for the communication around events within the German organization
- Cooperation with the relevant internal departments such as e.g. Legal, compliance and internal stakeholders in the affiliates and European/ Global Headquarters
- Accountable for monitoring allocated budget for relevant projects. Strong cost and budget control.
- Strong coordination with International and Global required.
- May be asked to perform other functional activities in addition to the above mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs
You will need to have:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities, superb interpersonal skills, multitasking skills and excellent time management. He/she should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferred in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Minimum: Bachelor degree, commercial training & education degree or equivalent
- Desired: Master degree
- Minimum 3 years of experience in similar role as event or congress specialist, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent skills in Project Management and organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in German & English
- Very good negotiation skills
- Customer service orientation
- Team player with Leadership skills
- Multi-tasking with good time-management
- Acts highly service-oriented, calm and polite in a busy work environment
- Able to handle multiple and changing priorities and deadlines
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions
- Sense of ethics and responsibility
- Highly motivated and pro-active
- Strong coordination with International and Global required
We would prefer for you to have:
- Should have ability to attend, understand and participate in International meetings conducted in English
Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.
Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.
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