Meeting Manager

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.

See what life is about at BCD M&E atbcdme.com/careers

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 complex plans into seamless experiences, this Meeting Manager role might be your sweet spot. You'll lead meetings and events from kickoff to closeout, partnering with clients, vendors, and internal teams to make every detail count. This role appears to support Life Sciences-related programs, so you'll thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where accuracy, compliance, and attendee experience all matter. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys owning the strategy, the logistics, and the on-site magic.

You're Good At

• Leading end-to-end meetings and events across multiple programs, from timelines and agendas to onsite execution and post-event wrap-up
• Building strong client and vendor relationships while guiding teams through a structured, deadline-driven planning process
• Managing budgets, contracts, and reconciliation with a sharp eye for detail, accuracy, and value
• Working with registration and event tech tools like Cvent, Excel, and data platforms to keep attendee, housing, and travel details organized and compliant
• Staying calm under pressure, solving problems quickly, and juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of quality or service
  
  

You Might Also Have

• Experience supporting Life Sciences, pharma, clinical, or other compliance-focused meetings and events
• Confidence working in data-driven, process-oriented environments where privacy and policy requirements are front and center
• A bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
• Experience mentoring coordinators or onsite staff and sharing best practices across teams
• Familiarity with SharePoint, reporting tools, and AI-enabled resources that help improve event operations and decision-making
  
  

You Should Know

• This role is virtual and operates within the Central/ Eastern time zones; this role does require flexibility to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when needed.

Ready to bring high-impact events to life and make every program feel effortless? Apply now!

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.

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:50% to 75%

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 Meeting Manager is between $60,000 - $75,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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