Global Pharma Meetings & Events Specialist

AbbVie; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie UK is seeking a Meetings & Events Specialist in Maidenhead to coordinate external meeting plans in line with ABPI Code and AbbVie policies. You will manage logistics, venues, contracts and vendor relationships to deliver compliant, high-impact events that support AbbVie’s strategic goals.

The role offers exposure to diverse external meetings, with travel expectations and the chance to collaborate with Brand Teams to deliver impactful educational experiences.

Qualifications

• 3 years event management experience in pharma, life sciences, healthcare or agency.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally up to 50%.
• Strong PM, budgeting and vendor relationship skills.
• Familiar with ABPI Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all logistics, documentation, and contracting for AbbVie scientific and educational meetings.
• Ensure excellence in meetings and events coordination with ABPI compliance.
• Support professional medical education attendance at congresses, including registration, travel and accommodation.
• Manage contracting for venues and logistics, including MSAs.
• Lead vendor management and due diligence, invoicing, reporting and day-to-day communication.
• Identify and resolve logistical or compliance challenges to meet AbbVie quality standards.

Skills

Event management

Vendor management

Budget management

Project coordination

ABPI Code compliance

Tools

Cvent

Smartsheet

Job description

AbbVie UK is seeking a Meetings & Events Specialist in Maidenhead to coordinate external meeting plans in line with ABPI Code and AbbVie policies. You will manage logistics, venues, contracts and vendor relationships to deliver compliant, high-impact events that support AbbVie’s strategic goals.

The role offers exposure to diverse external meetings, with travel expectations and the chance to collaborate with Brand Teams to deliver impactful educational experiences.