Specialty Meetings Planner & Programs Coordinator

Cardinal Health, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k retirement plan

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Meeting Planner for Specialty Networks to plan and execute meetings and events, coordinating registration, travel, and venue logistics while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and TOV requirements.

The role requires organizational excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with up to 35% travel and hands-on use of Cvent for registrations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in meeting planning, event coordination or customer-facing roles.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Experience with Cvent or similar event management platform preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 35%, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of 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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Multi-project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Cvent

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Meeting Planner for Specialty Networks to plan and execute meetings and events, coordinating registration, travel, and venue logistics while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and TOV requirements.

The role requires organizational excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with up to 35% travel and hands-on use of Cvent for registrations and reporting.