Life Sciences Meetings Project Manager | Hybrid Paris

BCD; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Room to Grow

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Job summary

BCD Meetings & Events in Paris is seeking a Project Manager - Meetings for a Life Science client. You will plan and execute client events, sourcing venues, managing budgets, and coordinating with vendors to deliver flawless programs.

You’ll handle multiple programs, serve as day-to-day contact for Client Event Organizer, and ensure timelines, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. French and English fluency required; some travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Sound experience in meeting/program planning.
• Experience on a Life Sciences client.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• French and English language proficient in both oral and written communications.
• Travel industry and destination knowledge.
• Previous experience with Cvent preferred.
• Up to 25% travel (both domestic and international) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of programs, ensuring timelines and client financial controls.
• Provide valuable advice on best practices, compliance, and cost savings for events.
• Create and communicate budgets throughout planning, with reconciled final budgets.
• Manage supplier negotiations and relationships, ensuring high service and professional issue resolution.
• Conduct venue research, preliminary budgeting, and manage the e-RFP process.
• Track attrition, manage registrations, and oversee communication with hotels regarding room blocks and cancellations.
• Build client websites for information collection and registration, ensuring compliance requirements are met.
• Meet deadlines for reporting, audits, and ensure supplier billing compliance.
• Assist in developing SOPs and best practices to enhance operations across regions.

Skills

Meeting planning experience

Life Sciences client experience

MS Office

English proficiency

French proficiency

Travel awareness

Tools

Cvent

Job description

BCD Meetings & Events in Paris is seeking a Project Manager - Meetings for a Life Science client. You will plan and execute client events, sourcing venues, managing budgets, and coordinating with vendors to deliver flawless programs.

You’ll handle multiple programs, serve as day-to-day contact for Client Event Organizer, and ensure timelines, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. French and English fluency required; some travel up to 25%.