Client Relationship Management | London, UK
Senior Events Associate - Medical OTHER LOCATIONS: UK, Edinburgh | UK, Manchester
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Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Events Associate to join our growing meetings and events team within the Medical Education sector!
Real Chemistry is currently seeking a Senior Events Associate (SEA) to participate in end to end meetings and event management support, for our cross-functional account teams in the Global Medical Education team. The SEA will oversee and monitor faculty, and delegate management processes to include contracting, invitations, calendar management. Another key part of the role is supporting in logistical elements of meeting and event organisation, such as venue searching and liaison and management of third party vendors. The position offers a great opportunity for an individual with a passion for meetings and events to work with leading clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields.
Ideally suited to current Account Executives/Account Associates with a particular interest in meetings and events, who would like to specialise in this area.
Who’ll Love This Job:
You are passionate about organising and running meetings and events, and seeking a role in a fast-paced industry
You have a driven personality with excellent attention to detail
What You’ll Do:
End to end meeting and event management for cross-functional account teams in the running of client in-person and virtual projects
Advise on processes, best practice, and own clear responsibilities for each meeting or event, communicating updates and progress regularly
Oversee and monitor faculty and delegate management processes, to include contracting, invitations, calendar management
Work with 3rd Party suppliers (i.e., production, travel and venue finding companies) as and when necessary
Develop and maintain project timelines
Travel to events when required for onsite management
Have an awareness of finance processes; event budgets, approval of 3rd party invoices against purchase orders and reconciling expenses
Support the account team in building sections of/review scopes of work to ensure all events and logistical elements have been considered and are scoped and included accurately
Ensure accuracy on all third-party platforms
Build relationships with key suppliers to enhance client experience
Take personal accountability for maintaining high ethical standards and compliance
Ensure all necessary training is complete to comply with regulations
Identify and understand industry trends to enhance client service delivery
Aware of/learn regulatory requirements and restrictions on venues, engagements, and hospitality in line with industry requirements
What You Should Have:
1 - 2 years' of experience in events, with a goal of eventually progressing to an Event Manager
Keen Interest in event / congress management
Experience of the pharmaceutical industry a plus, but not essential
Understanding of budgeting and cost management, and ability to manage third party vendors, brief, liaise and manage costs
Driven personality with excellent attention to detail, ability to work alone and within a team
Proactive and reactive; thrives being part of a fast-paced environment
Exceptional client services skills - Must be able to take and interrogate a brief and clear and concise written and oral communication skills
Meticulous organisation and prioritisation skills, ability to juggle multiple projects/events in parallel
Collaborative teamwork and stakeholder engagement style
Ability to travel to onsite events internationally
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