Congress Registration Manager

BCD; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Growth Opportunities

Open Communication

Career Mobility

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

BCD Meetings & Events is seeking a Congress Registration Manager to support Life Sciences congress activity in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. You will manage attendee registration, housing coordination, confirmations and client support across multiple congresses.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance and strong communication, with a remote US/Canada open-to-applicants posture and room to grow within a global events team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of congress or convention planning and management experience
• 3+ years of client management experience
• 3+ years of attendee management experience
• Experience supporting Life Sciences or pharmaceutical programs in a highly regulated setting
• International attendee experience and ability to work cross-culturally on a global team

Responsibilities

• Manage attendee registration, rooming lists, visa letter requests and final confirmations with accuracy
• Work in a structured, compliance-focused environment with documentation and deadlines
• Use Cvent attendee, hotel and reporting modules to maintain data quality and workflows
• Handle client questions and logistical details with professionalism and responsive service
• Juggle multiple congresses concurrently while staying organized and collaborative

Skills

Congress planning

Client management

Attendee management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

College degree

CMP certification

Tools

Cvent

Job description

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Congress Registration Manager

Date: Aug 26, 2026

Location: US, Virtual, NOAM

Company: BCD

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

If you love keeping moving pieces organized and making complex event logistics feel seamless, this could be your kind of role. As a Congress Specialist, Registration, you’ll support Life Sciences congress activity in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where accuracy, compliance, and great communication really matter. You’ll be the go-to for attendee registration, housing coordination, confirmations, and client support across multiple congresses at once. It’s a great fit for someone who’s detail-obsessed, solution-oriented, and enjoys working with both data and people.

• Managing attendee registration, rooming lists, visa letter requests, and final confirmations with accuracy and care
• Working in a structured, compliance-focused environment where documentation, audit readiness, and deadlines are essential
• Using Cvent attendee, hotel, and reporting modules to maintain clean data, reporting, and communication workflows
• Handling client questions and logistical details with professionalism, responsiveness, and a strong customer-service mindset
• Juggling multiple congresses at once while staying organized, collaborative, and focused on delivering quality work

You Might Also Have

• 5+ years of congress or convention planning and management experience
• 3+ years of client management experience and 3+ years of attendee management experience
• Experience supporting Life Sciences or pharmaceutical programs in a highly regulated, detail-oriented setting
• International attendee experience and confidence working across cultures on a global team
• A college degree and/or CMP certification
  

You Should Know

• This role is virtual and is open to US and Canadian applicants.

If you’re ready to bring precision, energy, and great client service to exciting congress programs, apply now!

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25%

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Congress Registration Manager is between $52,500 - $65,000 USD. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.