GME Project Manager

Guadalajara, Jal.
Permanente
Tiempo completo

Hace 1 día

Are you ready to make a difference in patient lives every day? At AstraZeneca, our science transcends borders, leveraging global talent and expertise to drive success in our medicines. The Global Meetings and Events (GME) team, part of the Global Business Services organization, is pivotal in executing a Strategic Meetings Management Program across various units. As a GME Meeting Manager, reporting to the GME Team Leader, you will spearhead exceptional meeting and event planning services that are both cost-effective and valuable to AstraZeneca. You will have full accountability for the execution of internal and external meetings, whether face-to-face, virtual, or hybrid, collaborating with business owners and logistics partners to ensure seamless success. This role involves vendor negotiation, website oversight, attendee management, compliance, and program billing reconciliation. Are you ready to travel and manage on-site logistics for larger meetings?Accountabilities:
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong project management skills? As a GME Meeting Manager, you will be responsible for planning and executing meetings by collaborating with business meeting owners and external partners. Your role includes site recommendations, contract negotiations, budget management, catering arrangements, project plan creation, attendee management, travel coordination, event agenda development, and on-site support. You will understand AstraZeneca's business priorities and culture while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Your ability to communicate across all organizational levels and time zones is crucial. You will source virtual meeting formats, identify cost-saving opportunities, manage compliance processes, contribute to the GME team, and establish collaborative relationships with vendors and stakeholders. Are you ready to travel up to 30% to support off-site events?Essential Skills/Experience:

Experience with large meeting and events planning (100+ attendees)
Demonstrated financial/budget proficiency
Have a compliance mind-set with strong focus on adherence to industry guidelines, company policies and financial transparency
Proven ability to act independently and be resourceful in approach to problem solving
Strong communications, negotiation and influencing skills; ability to lead to desired outcomes
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Ability to travel by airplane, boat, rail and/or car, when required (up to 30%)

Desirable Skills/Experience:

College Degree
Pharmaceutical meeting planning experience
Experience with meeting industry technology a plus (CVENT)
Certified Meeting Planning or Certified Meeting Management Certification
5+ Years in Meeting management and/or Travel industry experience
5+ Years Project Management experience

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.AstraZeneca is where scientific leadership transforms patients' lives. With a focus on delivering life-changing medicines for complex diseases, we strive to understand diverse populations' needs and act accordingly. Our groundbreaking pipeline promises a bright future as we lead the way in healthcare innovation. Join us in our mission-driven environment where your contributions are valued and where you can thrive in an energizing atmosphere that fosters development and recognition.Ready to take action? Apply now to join our dynamic team at AstraZeneca!Date Posted 03-Sep-2025Closing Date 18-Sep-2025AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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