Strategic Internal Meetings Lead

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Generous time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) is seeking an Internal Meetings Manager to drive planning and execution of U.S. Commercial internal meetings, including national meetings, launches, and leadership summits.

You will oversee budgets, vendor partnerships, and compliant processes, while leveraging data insights and CVENT to optimize planning and cost efficiency. The role requires strong negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration with limited supervision and up to 40% travel to support

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree with 2+ years in corporate event management within life sciences or regulated industries
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years corporate event management in life sciences or regulated industries
• Associate’s degree with 8+ years corporate event management in life sciences or regulated industries
• High school diploma / GED with 10+ years corporate event management in life sciences or regulated industries
• 7+ years of corporate event management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of U.S. Commercial internal meetings, ensuring alignment with strategy, compliance, and budget goals.
• Serve as 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 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.

Skills

Vendor management

Budgeting

Negotiation

CVENT

Hybrid/virtual meeting tech

Communication

Partnership-building

Education

Doctorate or Master’s with 2 years corporate event management

Bachelor’s degree with 4 years corporate event management

Associate’s degree with 8 years corporate event management

High school diploma with 10 years corporate event management

Tools

CVENT

Job description

Amgen Inc. (IR) is seeking an Internal Meetings Manager to drive planning and execution of U.S. Commercial internal meetings, including national meetings, launches, and leadership summits.

You will oversee budgets, vendor partnerships, and compliant processes, while leveraging data insights and CVENT to optimize planning and cost efficiency. The role requires strong negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration with limited supervision and up to 40% travel to support