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About the Role
This Event Manager role places you at the center of high-touch corporate programs from kickoff to onsite execution. You will partner closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to keep timelines moving, budgets on track, and every detail buttoned up. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment and has experience in compliance-focused settings, particularly within the Life Sciences industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex meetings and events from registration through onsite execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are aligned.
- Serve as the day-to-day client contact, building trust through clear communication, recommendations, and follow-through.
- Coordinate vendors, websites, attendee management, reporting, and billing across multiple programs.
- Solve problems quickly and professionally while balancing shifting priorities, VIP needs, and deadline-driven event work.
- Partner with air, hotel, and supplier teams to manage attrition, deposits, and reconciliation.
Requirements
- Experience working in compliance-focused environments where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail are critical.
- Hands-on experience with domestic and international group travel logistics.
- 25% to 50% travel required.
Skills
- Event management
- Client relationship management
- Budget management
- Vendor coordination
- Website management
- Attendee management
- Reporting
- Billing
- Problem-solving
- Cvent
- Meeting technology platforms
- Database management tools
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Onsite
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Event Manager
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- CMP certification
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000 - $110,000
Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Retirement plans
- Continued education support
- Diverse work locations
- Travel and hotel discounts
- Volunteer and sustainability opportunities
- Employee recognition program
About the Company
- BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) is a trusted and innovative meetings and event agency that creates connections to inspire, motivate, and change behavior.
- Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries and a team of 2,000+ people.
- Committed to sustainability and driving success for customers, the business, and employees.
- Invests in technology and talent to solve complex challenges, create exceptional experiences, advance sustainable event practices, and deliver stronger outcomes.
- Believes in combining human expertise, innovation, and responsible AI, with people at the center of all decisions.
Equal Opportunity
- All hiring decisions are made by people.
- BCD M&E cultivates a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy.
- A flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.