Senior Pharma Meetings Operations Leader

American Express Global Business Travel; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Amex GBT is seeking a senior leader to drive end-to-end sourcing and planning for pharma meetings, overseeing teams across sourcing, contracting, planning, onsite execution, and budget management for one or multiple accounts. You’ll coach leaders, manage performance, and lead special projects to improve program results.

You will optimize profitability, validate costs, and guide proposals while maintaining strong client and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing pharma meetings teams.
• Proven people leadership, including coaching and developing teams.
• Deep expertise in pharma meetings sourcing and planning, with supporting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive account financial performance by reviewing forecasts and approving monthly settlements.
• Ensure accurate invoicing, reporting, and tracking of event-level financial data.
• Monitor profitability by analyzing key metrics and aligning operations to targets.
• Lead meetings, presentations, and business reviews with clients and suppliers.
• Oversee team leadership and operations including coaching, hiring, and onboarding.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pharma meetings sourcing

Client-facing skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Cvent

Program management tools

Job description

Amex GBT is seeking a senior leader to drive end-to-end sourcing and planning for pharma meetings, overseeing teams across sourcing, contracting, planning, onsite execution, and budget management for one or multiple accounts. You’ll coach leaders, manage performance, and lead special projects to improve program results.

You will optimize profitability, validate costs, and guide proposals while maintaining strong client and supplier relationships.