Strategic Meetings Planner – Specialty Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Meeting Planner for Specialty Programs within Specialty Networks. You will plan and execute meetings, manage attendee registration, travel, venue logistics, and on-site operations, while ensuring compliance and value reporting.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, with 2+ years in meeting planning or related roles, proficient in Cvent and Microsoft Office, and able to travel up to 35% with occasional nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in meeting planning, event coordination, hospitality, or a customer-facing role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with Cvent or similar event management platform.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of Specialty Networks 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

Meeting planning

Event coordination

Customer service

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cvent

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Meeting Planner for Specialty Programs within Specialty Networks. You will plan and execute meetings, manage attendee registration, travel, venue logistics, and on-site operations, while ensuring compliance and value reporting.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, with 2+ years in meeting planning or related roles, proficient in Cvent and Microsoft Office, and able to travel up to 35% with occasional nights and weekends.