Manager Commercial Congresses & Speaker Bureau

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc • Coral Gables, FL

14d • $135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Manager Commercial Congresses & Speaker Bureau is an execution-focused role that ensures smooth planning, coordination, and delivery of scientific congresses and marketing activities. This role is essential in managing logistics, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance throughout the process. The Lead thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders informed and projects on track.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• CMP certification preferred
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or agency experience in congress planning, event management, peer-to-peer programs, and/or HCP engagement
• Strong organizational and exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams with competing priorities
• Demonstrates a highly proactive work ethic and meticulous attention to detail
• Working knowledge of compliance and industry standards for HCP engagement (e.g., Open Payments Program/Sunshine, PhRMA, FDA, etc.)
• Experience with LMR/PRC submissions and process
• Clear, effective communicator with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and Veeva
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically, including nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsorship strategy and execution through cross-functional alignment and strong collaboration with external congress societies to ensure seamless execution and results
• Coordinate the tactical execution of congress activities, including booth design, content approvals, shipping, housing, registrations, and on-site logistics
• Develop and present comprehensive pre-conference decks and post-congress reports that clearly synthesize key details, insights, and performance metrics
• Manage relationships with vendors and agencies to ensure timely delivery of congress-related materials, logistics and event needs
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Sales team and other internal partners for regional conferences and marketing deliverables
• Organize and manage the implementation of speaking engagements and speaker bureau programs, and related training, ensuring compliance with company policies, standard procedures and business rules
• Oversee the upkeep and delivery of Speaker Bureau materials, including any supportive promotional resources
• Implement end-to-end project workflows to ensure all deliverables are completed on time and aligned with objectives
• Track and reconcile budgets and support financial reporting
• Maintain files, documentation and support complex administrative needs
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Catalyst is committed to providing competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with Company Match, and more.
• Further details about our benefits package can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catalystforrare/life/life-at-catalyst/?viewAsMember=true
• The base salary for this position will range from $135,000 to $150,000.
• Candidate experience, professional licensing, and geographic location will be taken into consideration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees