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Job Title: Project Manager- Strategic Meetings and Events, EMEA

Contract: Fixed Term

Location: Greece, Portugal, Poland or South Africa

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. With approximately 86,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries.

IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. In such way we support our clients enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients.

Are you ready to move Healthcare forward? Start your career at IQVIA!

To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com .

IQVIA is looking for a Project Manager- Strategic Meetings and Events, EMEA to join fast-growing SM&E team

Job Overview

Manage the operational aspects of commercial or educational Meetings & Events projects for customers in Life Sciences industry (Pharma, Med-tech, OTC etc.). Will ensure that all project work is completed in accordance with SOPs, policies, and regulations .

Main accountabilities

• Lead Meetings and Events logistics projects from concept development to live operation and reconciliation

• Facilitate F2F, Hybrid and Virtual meetings and events for clients in different locations leveraging a variety of platforms.

• Will need to travel for the delivery of in person events

• Ensure that work is conducted in compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures and meets project timeline metrics.

• Contract and manage partnerships with 3rd party vendors.

• Create, track and report on project progress and timelines.

• Produce and distribute status, tracking, financial reports and presentation materials for internal and external team members and senior management

• Manage project budgets and approval of invoices

• Responsibility for financial reporting on the project including tracking deliverables and invoicing

• May participate in proposal development and sales/proposal presentations, providing input into project proposals and RFPs

• Monitor and coordinate efforts of cross-functional project teams and project resources within and outside the organization

• Meet with team members on a regular basis regarding project tasks to ensure project milestones are met.

• Lead problem solving and resolution efforts

• Train and mentor junior Project Manager staff

• Partner with other Project Managers to develop and implement process improvements

• Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• 5 years of experience in running meetings & events for the Life Sciences industry is highly preferred. Experience in similar fields such as scientific content management or training courses design and delivery is also welcome

• DES (Digital Events Strategist) or similar certification is a big advantage

• Able to manage relationships between different groups of stakeholders. Previous experience with managing HCPs or faculty members in general is an advantage

• Experience with managing any virtual meetings or events platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, WebEx, Adobe Connect, ON24, Livestorm or similar)

• Experience with Cvent in a plus

• Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications.

• Proven fluency in English and at least in one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Italian, German. Being native speaker will be an advantage. All other European languages are also of interest

• Able to work in a flexible way outside office hours to deliver projects as necessary

• Strong project management skills: demonstrated ability to complete projects and deliver high-quality results according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

• Data accuracy and attention to details

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

• Customer oriented and result driven: stay focused despite adversity, being resilient to pressure and demonstrating a “make it happen” mentality is essential to succeed in the role

• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal direction

• Teamworking: maintaining positive and collaborative attitude towards team members and contributing to creating strong team spirit

What we offer:

• Career Development opportunities : at IQVIA, the University of Healthcare, we are committed to hiring exceptional talent and helping employees reach their professional goals through Internal Job Opportunities, structured Performance Management and Enablement processes, Mentoring program, Diversity&Inclusion initiatives and much more!

• Competitive Benefits :

• Healthcare insurance/plan.

• Individual bonuses based on performance.

• Meal voucher.

• Flexibility : You have flexible working conditions, we trust our employees and we believe that we can perform our job also in a smart/agile way, but you can rely also on modern and sustainable offices all over the world, where you can meet other colleagues, collaborate, innovate and having also fun!

• Unparalleled opportunity to play an active role in helping create a healthier world . Our work is important. It's challenging. Improving human health requires passionate people, innovative in their approach with a collaborative mindset, motivated to grow alongside us!

We are a diverse, global team that shares a passion for collaboration and solving complex problems. Together, we help customers drive healthcare forward. Join IQVIA and see where your skills can take you.

Applicants are kindly requested to submit their resumes in English.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.

To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA, including our colleagues at Q² Solutions, contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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