Remote Life Sciences Project Coordinator (Part-Time)

BCD Travel; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

BCD Meetings & Events is seeking a Temporary Project Support to help manage Life Sciences meetings in a fast-paced, regulated environment. From kickoff to on-site execution, you’ll keep programs on track, budgets in check, and stakeholders confident.

This part-time role (15–20 hours per week) follows Eastern business hours, with approximately 25% travel domestically and internationally. You will coordinate logistics, manage timelines, and build strong client relationships to deliver polished,

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree
• Five or more years of meeting or program planning experience
• Hands-on experience with Cvent, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of domestic and international group travel, destinations, and meeting operations
• Previous experience in a lead planner role within Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences meetings

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple meetings at once while keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables organized and moving forward
• Working in a structured, compliance-focused Life Sciences environment with a sharp eye for accuracy and detail
• Building strong client relationships, leading planning calls, and offering thoughtful guidance on best practices and cost savings
• Coordinating event logistics like attendee management, communications, vendor partners, website updates, and final reconciliation
• Staying calm under pressure, solving problems quickly, and delivering polished on-site experiences when it matters most

Skills

Budget management

Timeline management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cvent

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BCD Meetings & Events is seeking a Temporary Project Support to help manage Life Sciences meetings in a fast-paced, regulated environment. From kickoff to on-site execution, you’ll keep programs on track, budgets in check, and stakeholders confident.

This part-time role (15–20 hours per week) follows Eastern business hours, with approximately 25% travel domestically and internationally. You will coordinate logistics, manage timelines, and build strong client relationships to deliver polished,