Temporary Project Support

BCD; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Room to Grow

Everyone has a voice

Make your move

We’ve got you covered

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

Job summary

BCD Meetings & Events is seeking a Temporary Project Support to back Life Sciences meetings in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where details, compliance, and client care matter. From kickoff to on-site execution, you’ll keep programs on track, budgets in check, and stakeholders confident throughout the process.

This part-time, remote role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of meeting planning experience, and proficiency with Cvent, Excel, and MS Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of meeting or program planning experience.
• Proficiency with Cvent, Excel and MS Office.
• Knowledge of domestic and international travel and meeting operations.
• Experience as lead planner in Pharma or Life Sciences meetings.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple meetings with timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Working in a compliance-focused Life Sciences environment with attention to accuracy.
• Building strong client relationships and guiding on best practices and cost savings.
• Coordinating attendee management, vendor partners, website updates, and final reconciliation.
• Staying calm under pressure and delivering polished on-site experiences.

Skills

Client relationships

Budget management

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years meeting/program planning experience

Tools

Cvent

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Temporary Project Support

Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location: US, Virtual, NOAM

Company: BCD

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

At BCD Meetings & Events, we believe the best outcomes come from combining human expertise, innovation and responsible AI. We're investing in technology and talent to help our teams solve complex challenges, create exceptional experiences, advance more sustainable event practices and deliver stronger outcomes for clients around the world. AI supports how we work, learn and innovate, but people remain at the center of every decision, including all hiring decisions.

About the Role

If you love turning moving pieces into seamless experiences, this Project Manager role could be your next great fit. You’ll support Life Sciences meetings in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where details, compliance, and client care really matter. From kickoff to on-site execution, you’ll keep programs on track, budgets in check, and stakeholders confident every step of the way. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys juggling multiple events while making a real impact behind the scenes.

• Managing multiple meetings at once while keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables organized and moving forward
• Working in a structured, compliance-focused Life Sciences environment with a sharp eye for accuracy and detail
• Building strong client relationships, leading planning calls, and offering thoughtful guidance on best practices and cost savings
• Coordinating event logistics like attendee management, communications, vendor partners, website updates, and final reconciliation
• Staying calm under pressure, solving problems quickly, and delivering polished on-site experiences when it matters most

You Might Also Have

• A bachelor’s degree
• Five or more years of meeting or program planning experience
• Hands-on experience with Cvent, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of domestic and international group travel, destinations, and meeting operations
• Previous experience in a lead planner role within Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences meetings

You Should Know

This role follows 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern business hours and includes approximately 25% domestic and international travel. This is a part time temporary role that is expected to be 15-20 hours a week.

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25%

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Temporary Project Support is $45 per hour. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.