Strategic Meeting Solutions Lead, (Atlanta, GA)

UCB • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads end-to-end strategy, planning, execution, and continuous improvement of strategic meetings, congresses, and events. The Strategic Meeting Solutions Lead partners cross-functionally to deliver compliant, data-driven, and brand-aligned meetings while overseeing vendors, budgets, analytics, and execution teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in congress management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years Pharmaceutical or regulated-industry meeting experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proven strategic planning and execution leadership.
• Proven operational excellence in congress management.
• Digital mindset to advance digital mindset.
• Advanced stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Financial acumen, including budget management and accrual tracking.
• Process improvement and systems optimization mindset.
• Ability to lead analytics and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and meeting management platforms.
• Ability to travel as required, including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic vision and innovation for national and international congresses.
• Lead end‑to‑end operational strategy and execution for meetings and events.
• Align meeting strategy with communication and brand objectives across internal teams and external agencies.
• Own the customer experience journey, including analytics, reporting, and effectiveness dashboards.
• Prioritize customer experience to achieve congress KPIs.
• Oversee planning, logistics, and on‑site execution.
• Maintain professional communication and follow up with suppliers, clients, and attendees.
• Manage and reconcile budgets, accruals, and financial tracking.
• Oversee registration platforms, eRequest workflows, and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with TOV, purchasing standards, and internal policies.
• Supervise contractors, including the Meeting Specialist and Coordinator.
• Lead vendor evaluations, performance reviews, and quarterly business reviews.
• Ensure SOP adherence and support execution teams on compliance.
• Maintain and improve internal playbooks and databases.
• Oversee logistics vendors and third‑party suppliers.
• Support national and local congress planning, including budgeting, room blocks, and execution oversight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager