Senior Manager, Congress Operations (Remote)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston, Auburn (MA, ME); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Congress Operations Senior Manager to lead strategic planning for multiple congresses. This role involves managing project timelines, facilitating alignment meetings, and developing comprehensive congress plans. You'll collaborate with various internal teams and external partners to ensure successful execution. If you have a passion for project management and a knack for organizing impactful events, this opportunity offers a chance to shape the future of congress operations in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Programs

401(k) Matching

Commuting Subsidy

Company Shutdown Weeks

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in project management and congress planning.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for congress plans and ensure strategic alignment.
• Coordinate creation and distribution of congress summaries.

Skills

Project Management

Congress Planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

General Summary:

The Congress Operations Senior Manager will lead congress and booth planning for one disease area including multiple congresses with a significant company presence. This role will implement a congress planning team for each major congress assigned and ensure the team delivers on the required elements of the planning process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the lead project manager for disease congress plans.
• Tracks congress timelines and ensures the strategic alignment team for each meeting delivers on the required elements on the planning process (congress overview decks, attendance lists, executive summaries)
• Runs strategic alignment meetings including collecting the right agenda topics, ensuring the right discussions/decisions are made, and captures the minutes/action items post meeting
• Implements congress toolkits/playbook for each congress and is responsible for the development of the congress overview deck and executive summary
• Coordinates the creation and distribution of daily summaries and congress summaries for internal audiences and uploads into INSIGHTs tool
• Leads Medical booth planning, design, and build.
• Provides on-site support for congresses
• Develops annual Congress plan and obtains cross-functional alignment and leadership approval
• Develops and maintains project budgets, and is accountable for understanding and communicating forecast variance, risks and opportunities

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal functions and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and align with manager on congress planning standards and processes to ensure consistent approach across diseases and congresses
• Experience in project management roles and experience with congress planning and execution

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Typically requires 6 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range:

$126,800 - $190,200

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion - you're always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]