What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Commercial Meetings & Events position at Ardelyx?
Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL® (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been submitted in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada.
The Commercial and Meeting Operations Manager plays a vital role on the Commercial team, ensuring efficient operations for commercial initiatives and internal meetings. This role requires an organized, proactive approach to managing the detailed timelines of events, cross-functional collaboration, and team meeting logistics. Reporting to the Senior Director, Commercial Operations, this position collaborates closely with internal and vendor partners to deliver exceptional event experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee planning, site selection, logistics, vendor management, and on-site management for Commercial meetings, including sales meetings and events such as the National Meeting
- Track and manage budgets for event logistics and associated expenses, coordinating approvals and expense documentation to ensure fiscal accountability
- Manage project timelines and maintain alignment across all Commercial functions, based on the strategic plan and tactical objectives by utilizing Smartsheet or similar project management tool
- Provide project status updates to stakeholders, providing insights on milestones, timelines, and any adjustments to keep everyone aligned
- Manage multiple events with careful attention to timelines, budgets, and logistical details with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a positive and collaborative approach
- Work with internal stakeholders across departments and with external partners to achieve shared objectives, fostering positive relationships
- Anticipate needs and propose solutions processes to mitigate delays or issues
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of event planning and logistics or related experience in the pharmaceutical, scientific, or biotech sectors
- Event planning certification preferred
- Proficient in project management software (e.g., Smartsheet), with strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented, proactive, skilled in relationship management, with a customer-focused mindset
- Proficient in project management software (e.g., Smartsheet), Microsoft Excel, and skilled in organization, multitasking, and communication
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality experience for both internal colleagues and external stakeholders
Work Environment:
- Hybrid corporate office and remote-based position, Boston area preferred
Salary : $106,000 - $130,000
