Sr. Manager Events

Incentive Trips:

• Help project manage annual incentive trip calendar, timelines, and budgets; track expenses, and reconcile upon program completion


• Support research and recommendations for extraordinary destinations and venues


• Plan and execute memorable on-the-ground experiences for attendees, including group meals, outings, and activities


• Brainstorm and source attendee gifts and gifting experiences


• Oversee attendee travel arrangements to ensure a VIP experience


• Provide on-site support to ensure an optimal attendee experience


• Track winner awards and rewards; report relevant information to Acadia Finance to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

Congresses & Conferences:

• Provide occasional on-the-ground support for medical congresses and conferences in support of Acadia’s congress-planning leads

Education/Experience/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience. A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries in progressively responsible meeting planning positions, including meetings, congresses, and incentive trips.

Must possess:

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation


• Cvent certification or comparable experience with Cvent Event Management, Attendee Hub, and Venue Sourcing modules


• Experience independently managing pre to post-event requirements for internal meetings of 30 – 50 attendees; Experience supporting meeting planning for internal meetings of 250+ attendees


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• MS Office proficiency in Copilot, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel


• Understanding of Regulatory, Legal and Medical requirements for pharmaceutical marketing/events


• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to lead without authority


• Strong organizational abilities and detail orientation


• Ability to prioritize effectively to manage multiple programs at one time


• Excellent budget management skills


• Experience negotiating hotel contracts


• Self-direction and a sense of urgency


• Flexibility, adaptability, and solution-orientation; able to pivot without skipping a beat


• Ability to thrive in an environment of growth and continual improvement

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