Global Meetings & Events Manager, Meeting Planning

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

The Global Meetings & Events Manager, Meeting Planning leads assigned complex, high-visibility programs from intake through post-event closeout. Reporting to the Associate Director, Meeting Planning, on the Global Meetings Management team, the Manager is the primary planning partner for sponsors and is accountable for program strategy, attendee experience, budget, compliance, and execution. The Manager directs the Senior Associate’s assigned operational workstreams by setting priorities, providing guidance, and reviewing work, while keeping the Associate Director informed of material risks and resource needs. The role calls for sound judgment and the ability to manage concurrent programs as priorities change. The role involves leading program planning and onsite execution, translating business objectives into plans and workstreams, coordinating cross-functional partners and suppliers, managing budgets and risk, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable legal and audit requirements. It also includes oversight of registration strategy, Cvent and other approved event technologies, supplier contracts and performance, attendee logistics, and post-event analysis and improvement. Approximately 30% travel is expected for onsite event support, with occasional evening or weekend work based on program schedules. The expected U.S. annual salary range, excluding Puerto Rico, is $95,590.15–$129,327.85. Amgen describes a Total Rewards Plan that may include health and welfare plans, retirement and savings plans, work/life balance, and career development opportunities, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Doctorate degree, or a master’s degree and 2 years of corporate event management experience, ideally within life sciences or highly regulated industries; or a bachelor’s degree and 4 years of such experience; or an associate’s degree and 8 years of such experience; or a high school diploma/GED and 10 years of such experience.
Proficiency in Cvent and Microsoft Office, with experience using registration and project management tools.
Strong cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, communication, organization, judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and lead onsite execution in a fast-paced environment.
Approximately 30% travel for onsite event support, with occasional evening or weekend work based on program schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience in life sciences or another regulated industry; familiarity with virtual and hybrid meeting platforms and attendee-facing event apps.
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, communications, event management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
5+ years of corporate or agency meeting or event planning experience delivering complex, high-visibility programs in a corporate environment.
Experience managing budgets, forecasts, supplier scopes, invoice review, payment coordination, and post-event reconciliation.
Experience providing day-to-day direction, coaching, or oversight to planning colleagues.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, high-visibility programs and executive events.
Translate business objectives into actionable plans, timelines, agendas, and operational workstreams.
Manage multiple programs simultaneously, including priorities, risks, contingencies, and stakeholder expectations.
Partner with sponsors, senior leaders, and key stakeholders to define objectives and measure success.
Provide strategic guidance on event design, attendee experience, compliance requirements, and budget management.
Lead planning meetings, communicate progress, and proactively resolve issues and risks.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to align logistics, technology, security, legal, and operational requirements.
Oversee the end-to-end attendee experience, including registration, communications, travel, accommodations, and onsite support.
Direct onsite event operations, ensuring seamless execution and issue resolution.
Manage program budgets, forecasts, financial tracking, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and audit standards.
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, safety, and reputational risks.
Oversee supplier performance, contracts, invoicing, payment reconciliation, and service delivery.
Lead registration strategy, event technology implementation, reporting, and data management in Cvent.
Evaluate and leverage approved event technologies, AI tools, and automation to improve efficiency and attendee experience.
Partner on venue sourcing, selection, and contract execution.
Provide guidance and oversight to the Senior Associate, including workload management, coaching, and quality review.
Drive continuous improvement through post-event analysis, stakeholder feedback, and best-practice implementation.

Benefits

Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program, or a sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible
Career development opportunities