Meeting Planner, Specialty Programs, Meetings & Events

Cardinal Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is hiring a Meeting Planner for Specialty Programs within Meetings & Events. You will coordinate attendee registration, travel, venue logistics, speaker engagement, and onsite operations for Specialty Networks, ensuring regulatory compliance and transfer of value requirements.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 2+ years in meeting planning, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities. Travel up to 35% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in meeting planning or event coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Cvent or similar event management platform is preferred.
• Experience with event budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 35% (including nights and weekends).

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of specialty meetings and events, including registration, travel coordination, hotel accommodations, AV needs, and F&B.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partners through regular planning meetings; assist with agendas and action items.
• Coordinate travel-related activities, expenses, reporting, and HCP spend tracking.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and transfer of value reporting.
• Utilize event management tools to manage registrations, travel requests, rooming lists, communications, reporting, and mobile apps.
• Coordinate contracting and payment processes, ensuring timely execution and reporting.
• Prepare and organize event materials and manage inventory and shipping.
• Provide onsite support with registration, attendee assistance, venue coordination, and logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Customer-focused

Excel

Office applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cvent

Job description

## Meeting Planner, Specialty Programs, Meetings & EventsApply: US-Nationwide-FIELD: Full time: Posted Today: 20187862Specialty Networks is part of Cardinal Health's Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment and is an integrated multi-specialty platform with GPOs, life sciences, and research solutions in urology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology. Their solutions include patient population health management, patient engagement, clinical research, and workflow automation technologies to achieve Center of Excellence in Standards of Care, Clinical Research, Practice Operations, and Value-based Care.The **Meeting Planner, Specialty** **Programs** supports the planning and execution of meetings, events, and educational programs for Specialty Networks. This role partners closely with the Specialty Programs Meetings & Events team to coordinate attendee registration, travel, accommodations, venue logistics, speaker and healthcare professional (HCP) engagement, and onsite event operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations and transfer of value (TOV) requirements.***Responsibilities**** Support the planning and execution of Specialty Networks meetings and events, including registration, travel coordination, hotel accommodations, audiovisual needs, and food and beverage arrangements.* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners through regular planning meetings; assist with agenda development, meeting documentation, and action item tracking.* Manage travel-related activities before, during, and after events, including travel coordination, expense reconciliation, reporting, and HCP spend tracking.* Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations, transfer of value (TOV) reporting requirements, and company policies.* Utilize Cvent and related event management tools to manage registrations, travel requests, hotel rooming lists, attendee communications, reporting, and mobile event applications.* Coordinate HCP contracting and payment processes, ensuring timely execution, accurate reporting, and compliance with applicable guidelines.* Prepare, organize, and coordinate event materials, including printing, packing, shipping, and inventory management.* Provide onsite meeting support, including registration management, attendee assistance, venue coordination, food and beverage oversight, and general event logistics.* Maintain accurate event records, budgets, and reconciliation documentation.* Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance attendee experience and operational efficiency.***Qualifications**** Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred* 2+ years’ experience in meeting planning, event coordination, hospitality, customer service, or a customer-facing role, preferred.* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.* Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach.* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Experience with Cvent or a similar event management platform, preferred.* Experience with event budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting processes, preferred.* Ability to travel up to 35%, including occasional nights and weekends. Anticipated salary range: $57,000 - $81,600Bonus eligible: Yes/NoBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.* Medical, dental and vision coverage* Paid time off plan* Health savings account (HSA)* 401k savings plan* Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay* Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)* Short- and long-term disability coverage* Work-Life resources* Paid parental leave* Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: **10/5/26** \\*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.*\\*\\* The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.*Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.