Senior Meeting Planner, Pharmaceutical Meetings

BCD

8d•$64,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) is seeking a Senior Meeting Planner to drive end-to-end healthcare and pharmaceutical meetings and events in a fast-paced, highly regulated Life Sciences environment. This role involves managing all aspects of meetings from sourcing and contracting to onsite delivery, reconciliation, reporting, and closeout, with a strong focus on compliance, quality, and client expectations. The position is ideal for someone who excels at structured project delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring seamless execution of complex event programs. Additionally, the Senior Meeting Planner will coach teammates, support operational continuity, and contribute to raising the team's overall performance standards.

Requirements

Leading healthcare and pharmaceutical meetings from kickoff through closeout in a highly regulated, detail-focused environment
Managing budgets, invoicing, reconciliation, and TOV reporting with accuracy, accountability, and strong financial oversight
Navigating venue sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation while balancing compliance, timelines, and business needs
Building strong relationships with clients, HCPs, suppliers, and internal teams to keep projects moving smoothly and professionally
Coaching and supporting team members while juggling multiple deadlines, escalations, and operational priorities
Operated in the Central or Eastern time zones
25% to 50% travel requirements

Nice To Haves

A college degree
Travel industry or destination knowledge
Strong experience with international meetings or events
Advanced confidence with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Cvent
A natural ability to spot process improvements and strengthen audit readiness in a compliance-driven setting

Responsibilities

Lead healthcare and pharmaceutical meetings from kickoff through closeout in a highly regulated, detail-focused environment.
Manage budgets, invoicing, reconciliation, and TOV reporting with accuracy, accountability, and strong financial oversight.
Navigate venue sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation while balancing compliance, timelines, and business needs.
Build strong relationships with clients, HCPs, suppliers, and internal teams to keep projects moving smoothly and professionally.
Coach and support team members while juggling multiple deadlines, escalations, and operational priorities.