What are the responsibilities and job description for the Congress/Event Manager position at MannKind Corporation?
MannKind
MannKind Corporation focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative inhaled therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension. Our signature technologies – dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices – offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation, depending on the target indication.
Position Overview:
MannKind Corporation is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Congress/Event Manager to join our team. This pivotal role involves planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of events, including Medical Affairs engagements, Key Opinion Leader (KOL) interactions, Industry events, industry congresses and internal events and meetings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in event management within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, ensuring all events align with company objectives and comply with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Event Planning and Execution: Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of events, including medical congresses and other industry events, advisory boards, and internal events and meetings. This encompasses venue selection, contract negotiation, budget management, and on-site coordination to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales, and Compliance to align event objectives with company strategies and ensure consistent messaging across all events.
- KOL Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, facilitating their participation in events and ensuring their experiences reflect MannKind's commitment to scientific excellence.
- Compliance Adherence: Ensure all events comply with pharmaceutical industry regulations regarding marketing practices, disclosure statements, and healthcare professional interactions.
- Budget Management: Monitor and manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high-quality event standards.
- Vendor Coordination: Identify, negotiate with, and manage external vendors and service providers to deliver event services, ensuring quality and budgetary requirements are met.
- Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback, assess event success, and identify areas for improvement in future events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning and execution within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of compliance regulations related to pharmaceutical events and healthcare professional interactions.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel as required for event execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or equivalent certification.
- Experience in digital and hybrid event formats.
