Meeting Manager (Life Sciences)

Job Responsibility: 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 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ 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.See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers About The Role Step into the exciting world of event planning as a Meeting Manager! You'll be at the helm of organizing impactful meetings, working closely with clients to ensure every detail is perfect. With your flair for logistics and knack for client relations, you'll create memorable experiences that make every event shine. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a great blend of remote work and in-office collaboration in beautiful Montreal! You're Good At

• Managing meetings from start to finish, ensuring a seamless experience
• Building strong relationships with clients and vendors alike
• Handling logistical details like travel, on-site support, and more
• Staying organized and meeting deadlines like a pro
• Proactively suggesting improvements to enhance client engagements

You Might Also Have

• A college degree (highly preferred for added credibility)
• At least two years of experience managing meetings and negotiating vendor contracts within the pharmaceutical meetings industry.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry (bonus points!)
• Proficiency in both English and French for excellent communication
• Familiarity with video-conferencing systems and Microsoft Office

You Should Know This role requires you to be in our client's Montreal (Kirkland, QC) office at least two days a week. You’ll also need to be ready for up to 20% travel as needed.If you're ready to elevate your meeting management career and make a difference for our clients, we can't wait to see your application! Join us and let’s create unforgettable events together! 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 Canada for the position of Meeting Manager (Life Sciences) is between $60,000 - $85,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.