Congress Planning & Operations Specialist

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare research organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Congress Operations Specialist to manage sponsorship, corporate membership, and contracting for global congresses. You will be pivotal in supporting project managers and coordinating departmental needs. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in clinical research. This role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits focusing on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Various annual leave entitlements

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, healthcare administration, or clinical research.
• Experience in clinical research or site management with a solid understanding of clinical trial processes and GCP guidelines.
• Ability to navigate various systems and use Microsoft programs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage sponsorship and corporate membership processes for congresses.
• Support Congress project managers and departmental projects.
• Prepare budget and payment status reports for forecasting meetings.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work well in teams

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Zoom

Job description

A leading healthcare research organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Congress Operations Specialist to manage sponsorship, corporate membership, and contracting for global congresses. You will be pivotal in supporting project managers and coordinating departmental needs. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in clinical research. This role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits focusing on well-being and work-life balance.