Sr. Manager, Speakers Program

MannKind Corporation•Burlington, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Overview MannKind Corporation focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative inhaled therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension. Our signature technologies – dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices – offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation, depending on the target indication. The Speaker Program Manager/Senior Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management, strategy, and compliant execution of the company’s Cardiometabolic Speaker Bureau and educational programs. This individual will possess strong collaboration skills and will routinely partner with Marketing, Sales (Field), Medical Affairs, Legal, and Compliance teams to deliver high-quality, compliant educational opportunities for Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). This role ensures all programming adheres to PhRMA Code, FDA guidelines, and OIG regulations.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field
Experience: 5+/8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, specifically in speaker bureau management, marketing operations, or HCP meeting planning.
Experience managing vendors
Experience with Veeva platforms required
Experience managing or supporting a speaker’s bureau required
Compliance Knowledge: Strong knowledge of OIG/PhRMA guidelines and Sunshine Act requirements.
Excellent interpersonal, planning, and presentation skills required
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
Possess excellent communication skills both in verbal and in written form
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and MS Excel
Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Speaker Bureau & Logistics Management End-to-End Planning: Manage the planning and execution of live and virtual speaker programs, including venue selection, contract negotiation, vendor management, and audio-visual support.
Speaker Engagement: Oversee speaker onboarding, training schedules, and compliance documentation.
Field Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for sales representatives regarding speaker bureau inquiries, program requests, and issue resolution.
Operational Support: Manage the logistics of vendor systems, statements of work, and invoices.
Adherence to Guidelines: Ensure all speaker programs adhere to PhRMA, FDA, OIG, ACCME, and Sunshine Act guidelines.
Auditing and Monitoring: Monitor program data and databases to ensure adherence to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ad hoc program attendance to for live and virtual events to monitor compliance and execution
Content Management: Work with brand to develop speaker decks, speaker training, and sales training content. Ensure Medical/Legal/Regulatory teams approve all content prior to execution. Ensure all communications, documents, and events are conducted with all required safety and fair-balanced materials.
Communications: Lead development, Medical/Legal/Regulatory approval, and execution of all speaker bureau communications, invitations, and memos.
Compliance and reporting: Track and reconcile attendee and speaker spend to ensure compliance with transparency laws. Lead reporting and business reviews with brand, sales leadership, and compliance to ensure adherence to business rules, speaker utilization, attendance, and compliant program execution.
Speaker contracting: Oversee the process and execution of speaker nominations and renominations in line with business rules and compliance guidelines. Ensure speaker training and contract are executed in accordance with procedures and timelines.
System Ownership: Utilize speaker bureau portals (e.g., Veeva events management and Absorb) for program tracking, attendee registration, contract status, speaker training completion, and reporting.
Data Analysis: Develop and analyze KPIs (e.g., program attendance, speaker utilization, audience engagement) to provide actionable insights to brand teams and compliance.
Budget Management: Monitor program spend against budget, ensuring compliance with moderate meal requirements and honoraria caps.