Strategic Pharma Congress Planner

American Express Global Business Travel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Learning platform access

Inclusion programs

Job summary

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a Senior Congress Meeting Planner in the United Kingdom. You will manage end‑to‑end congress programs, coordinating hotels, DMCs, air and other contracts, while working closely with clients and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.

Required are 3–5 years in pharma congress planning, a 4-year degree, and strong communication skills. Proficiency with CVENT and MS Office is expected, with travel up to 40% and flexibility to adapt to changing

Qualifications

• 3–5 years pharma congress planning experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all management levels.
• Able to meet deadlines and adapt to change quickly.
• Proficient in meeting industry technology and software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project timelines with clients and suppliers.
• Coordinate hotel needs, DMCs, air and third-party contracts.
• Support budget forecasting and final invoicing processes.
• Maintain accurate records and system data for ToV reporting.

Skills

Pharma congress planning

Client communication

Deadline management

Advanced software skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CMP designation

Tools

CVENT

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a Senior Congress Meeting Planner in the United Kingdom. You will manage end‑to‑end congress programs, coordinating hotels, DMCs, air and other contracts, while working closely with clients and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.

Required are 3–5 years in pharma congress planning, a 4-year degree, and strong communication skills. Proficiency with CVENT and MS Office is expected, with travel up to 40% and flexibility to adapt to changing