Director, Meetings and Events - Specialty Networks

Cardinal Health

1d•Remote

About The Position

Specialty Networks creates clinical and economic value for independent specialty providers and partners across multiple specialty GPOs. Specialty Networks’ PPS Analytics platform analyzes data from electronic medical records (EMR), practice management, imaging, and dispensing systems and transforms it into meaningful and actionable insights for providers and other stakeholders by using artificial intelligence and modern data analytics capabilities. Our solutions include provider solutions, real world data and evidence research, and commercial technology platforms and data registries. The Director, Meetings and Events is responsible for the planning and execution of internal and external meetings, events, and trade shows that align with Cardinal Health’s strategic business and brand objectives. The role plays a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across a variety of programs and payment workflows. This Director, Meetings and Events - Specialty Networks is responsible for overseeing pharmaceutical-sponsored initiatives and leading the strategic planning and execution of large-scale national conferences while ensuring the highest standards of compliance, financial accuracy, and operational excellence. This position serves as a critical liaison between pharmaceutical partners, legal, finance, compliance, and internal stakeholders to ensure all sponsored activities, contracts, and payments are executed in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements. This role manages end-to-end oversight of statements of work, contract development, HCP consulting engagements, and honoraria processing, while maintaining comprehensive documentation and audit readiness. In partnership with Accounting and Legal, the role supports invoicing, external payments, forecasting, and third-party contracting, ensuring financial integrity and transparency across all programs. In addition to compliance and financial governance, this role provides strategic leadership for two national conferences, guiding event vision, content development, logistics, and vendor partnerships. The position leads and mentors a multidisciplinary team, manages complex budgets, negotiates vendor agreements, and collaborates with executive leadership and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality, impactful events aligned with company objectives. Continuous quality improvement, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to pharmaceutical compliance standards are central to the success of this role.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in financial operations, reconciliation, or project coordination
Proficiency in Excel and financial tracking tools
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to travel up to an average of 30% (potential for more or less based on business needs)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field preferred
MBA preferred
Experience with iHub or similar platforms preferred
Familiarity with Sunshine Act compliance is a plus

Responsibilities

Pharma Sponsored Activity SOW generation and review
Legal Coordination and Compliance Contract creation, document review, document tracking
Internal auditing to ensure documentation requirements are met
All HCP Consultant tracking
Tracking consulting hours
Correspondence with HCP Consultants
Initiating honorarium processing and maintaining documentation
Working with Legal for any necessary contracts with third parties
Financial Coordination Working with Accounting department to ensure that all invoicing and external payments are up to date
Assist with forecasting based on upcoming pharma revenue
Compliance Training and certification
Ongoing compliance review for all company sponsored initiatives
Ensuring compliance guidelines are being met and followed for all contracted pharma sponsored deliverables
Completing pharma-required compliance training programs, as necessary
Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy for two national conferences, aligning with the company’s goals and objectives
Collaborate with executive leadership to define event objectives, themes, and content
Lead and mentor a team of program coordinators, event & operation leads, event & operations manager fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation
Oversee team performance, goal setting, and professional development
Create and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective planning and resource allocation
Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report on financial performance
Establish and maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical partners, vendors, and sponsors
Negotiate contracts, oversee vendor selection, and ensure deliverables are met
Manage all logistical aspects of the conferences, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual, transportation, and accommodations
Develop and implement contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges
Collaborate with subject matter experts to design compelling conference agendas
Ensure a diverse range of sessions, workshops, and keynote speakers that address industry trends and challenges
Work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop effective promotion strategies
Drive attendee registration and engagement, maximizing event participation
Maintain a high standard of quality and professionalism for all conference related activities
Solicit feedback from attendees and stakeholders for continuous improvement