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Senior Project Manager | Pharma & Corporate Events

Meeting and Event Company

Illinois

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USD 90,000 - 100,000

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Job summary

A top-tier meeting and event company seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high-touch events for pharmaceutical and corporate clients. This remote role involves strategic planning and flawless execution of complex programs, alongside a commitment to superior customer service. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in corporate event planning and exhibit leadership and detail-driven skills in fast-paced settings.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
401K with company match
A culture that rewards initiative, detail, and delivery

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of corporate meeting planning experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills required.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or corporate meeting industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and facilitate strategic meetings and events ranging from 10–500 attendees.
  • Manage event budgets and prepare reports.
  • Ensure all planning aligns with compliance protocols.

Skills

Leadership
Customer Service
Communication
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite
Cvent

Job description

Meeting and Event Company Illinois, United States

Are you a logistics powerhouse with a passion for high-touch, client-facing event experiences? Do you thrive under pressure, lead with confidence, and deliver the kind of flawless service that keeps clients coming back? We’re seeking aSenior Project Managerto join our top-tier team and manage complex, strategic events for clients in the pharmaceutical and corporate sectors.

This is a remote role, but candidates must be located in one of the following states:

️Travel Requirement:Approximately25–30% domestic and occasional international travelis required for onsite support and program execution.

About the Role

The Senior Meeting & Event Planner (Senior Project Manager) is ultimately responsible for spearheading the planning process directly with the client and leading all internal support functions to execute both anticipated and unanticipated planning tasks. This high-visibility role requires leadership, precision, and the ability to manage complex programs with poise.

The ideal candidate understands the importance ofhigh-touch, white-glove service, has a deep passion for event planning, and thrives in fast-paced, detail-driven environments. Our clients expect excellence — and so do we. What sets us apart is theacuteness of our detailand theexceptional customer serviceour team consistently provides.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Independently plan and facilitate strategic meetings and events ranging from 10–500 attendees
  • Manage commercial internal meetings such as marketing/sales trainings, product launches, national sales meetings, and incentive programs
  • Develop detailed project plans and timelines for all events
  • Prepare event budgets, manage costs, and reconcile final expenses
  • Create reports, presentations, proposals, and professional correspondence
  • Oversee event staff schedules and daily agendas
  • Ensure all planning aligns with client/company processes and compliance protocols
  • Manage all facets of event execution, including:
  • Status calls and client communications
  • Signage design and production
  • Offsite activities, gifting, and printed materials
  • F&B and AV coordination
  • Ground transportation and air travel vendor liaison
  • Oversight of all specs and onsite logistics
  • Travel onsite (25–30%) to ensure flawless program delivery

Required Experience

  • Minimum of5 yearsof corporate meeting planning or marketing event experience, preferably within thepharmaceuticalor corporate meeting industry
  • Demonstrated excellence in customer service and client-facing communication
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (formulas, graphs, multiple spreadsheets)
  • Experience usingCventfor event registration and reporting
  • Highly organized with strict attention to detail and a commitment to quality
  • Self-directed and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing deadlines
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Valid U.S. passport and access to a major airport
  • Home office setup required (computer provided)

Benefits Offered

  • Unlimited PTOwe trust you to take the time you need
  • 401K with company match
  • A culture that rewards initiative, detail, and delivery

Salary Range:$90,000 - $100,000

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Project Management and Information Technology

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