Life Sciences Congress Planner & Logistics Lead

American Express Global Business Travel; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Skills development

Job summary

American Express Global Business Travel seeks an experienced events professional to lead pharmaceutical congress planning and execution in the United States. You will coordinate timelines, vendor relationships, speaker logistics, registrations, and travel arrangements for complex congress programs.

Responsibilities include budget tracking, contract management, and regular client communications. Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally is required, with opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in meetings and events.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical programs, events and congresses preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; CMP certification a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with clients, vendors, and leadership teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for assigned pharmaceutical congresses and client stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day planning and execution of congress activities to ensure success.
• Build project timelines and coordinate schedules with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Coordinate speaker logistics, registrations, travel arrangements, and event materials.
• Manage vendor, hotel, venue, and third-party supplier relationships and contracts.
• Lead regular client meetings and provide program status updates.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Event management tech (CVENT)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; CMP certification a plus

Tools

CVENT

Job description

American Express Global Business Travel seeks an experienced events professional to lead pharmaceutical congress planning and execution in the United States. You will coordinate timelines, vendor relationships, speaker logistics, registrations, and travel arrangements for complex congress programs.

Responsibilities include budget tracking, contract management, and regular client communications. Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally is required, with opportunities for growth in a