Strategic Meeting Planner, Specialty Programs & Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health's Specialty Networks division seeks a Meeting Planner for Specialty Programs to support planning and execution of meetings, events, and educational programs for healthcare professionals. You will coordinate attendee registration, travel, and on-site logistics while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized with strong communication skills, experience with Cvent or similar tools, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in meeting planning, event coordination, hospitality, customer service, or a customer-facing role preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Cvent or a similar event management platform preferred.
• Experience with event budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting processes preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 35%, including occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of meetings and events, including registration, travel coordination, hotel accommodations, audiovisual needs, and F&B arrangements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners through 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 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, reporting accuracy, and compliance with 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, F&B 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

Excellent written communication

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Cvent

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cardinal Health's Specialty Networks division seeks a Meeting Planner for Specialty Programs to support planning and execution of meetings, events, and educational programs for healthcare professionals. You will coordinate attendee registration, travel, and on-site logistics while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized with strong communication skills, experience with Cvent or similar tools, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced