Strategic Internal Meetings Lead

Amgen SA; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen's U.S. Commercial organization is seeking an Internal Meetings Manager to lead planning and execution of national meetings, POAs, launches, leadership summits and other internal events across Commercial units.

You will own end-to-end meeting strategy, budgeting, risk management and vendor partnerships, ensure programs align with priorities and compliance, and drive process improvements using CVENT and data insights. Travel is expected 30–40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant event management experience.
• Experience planning large, regulated life sciences or healthcare meetings is preferred.
• Strong vendor management, budgeting, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with CVENT and hybrid/virtual meeting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of U.S. Commercial internal meetings, ensuring alignment with strategy, compliance, and budget goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on meeting policies, planning, and best practices.
• Manage outsourced suppliers to deliver high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective meeting services.
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders and meeting sponsors to support business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across meeting programs.
• Support change management, process enhancements, and technology adoption initiatives.
• Utilize CVENT and data insights for budgeting, reporting, compliance, and planning optimization.
• Oversee supplier performance, resource planning, forecasting, and budget management.
• Ensure consistent branding, documentation, audit readiness, and adherence to Global Meetings Policy.
• Identify and implement efficiencies through automation, process simplification, and digital solutions.

Skills

Corporate event management

Meeting planning

Vendor management

Budgeting

CVENT

Hybrid/virtual meeting tech

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

CVENT

Hybrid/virtual meeting tech

Job description

Amgen's U.S. Commercial organization is seeking an Internal Meetings Manager to lead planning and execution of national meetings, POAs, launches, leadership summits and other internal events across Commercial units.

You will own end-to-end meeting strategy, budgeting, risk management and vendor partnerships, ensure programs align with priorities and compliance, and drive process improvements using CVENT and data insights. Travel is expected 30–40%.