Meetings & Events Planner – Specialty Programs

cardinalhealth; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Job summary

Cardinal Health's Specialty Networks division seeks a Meeting Planner to coordinate meetings and events for specialty programs, including attendee registration, travel, lodging, venue logistics, speaker and HCP engagement, and onsite operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, with experience in event management platforms like Cvent, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and transfer of value requirements; travel up to 35% may be

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cvent

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cardinal Health's Specialty Networks division seeks a Meeting Planner to coordinate meetings and events for specialty programs, including attendee registration, travel, lodging, venue logistics, speaker and HCP engagement, and onsite operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, with experience in event management platforms like Cvent, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and transfer of value requirements; travel up to 35% may be