Title:  Manager, Corporate Meetings

Manager, Corporate Meetings, Princeton, NJ

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. 

Job Summary:

The Manager, Corporate Meetings and Travel will function as the primary liaison and lead for managing logistic needs of Corporate Meetings. The Manager will report to the Head of Brand Procurement Services and have working relationships with Sales Training Team, Brand Managers and third party Logistic Companies.

Interacts with internal departments including, but not limited to, All Brand Teams, Administrative Assistants, Travel group etc.

Responsibilities:

• Manage corporate meetings and events through the implementation of strategy, delivery of objectives and execution of logistics, while effectively working with internal business teams and external logistic agencies.
• Responsible for coordination of all program planning from post contract execution to final billing.
• Work closely with Business Teams to understand and meet program objectives / outcomes.
• Creation of budget working with stakeholders. Have the approvals in place before execution. Ensure adherence and reconciliations.
• Help in choosing property as per parameters defined.
• Understanding of Airline Ticketing, Airlines negotiations, SAP Concur (for travel Booking)
• Understanding of Hotel room bookings and negotiate Hotel Contracts for employee stays.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in event or meeting management preferred.
• Minimum three years of pharmaceutical meeting planning experience required.
• Domestic destination knowledge required, international destination knowledge a plus.
• Strong knowledge of program / event management and budget maintenance.
• Prior successful experience in developing and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Operations experience in hospitality industry or equivalent a plus and knowledge of Travel Agency
• Proven aptitude for technology and / or software solutions and analytical skills required.
• Experience with Cvent desired.
• CMP designation a plus.
• Prior experience in effectively handling multiple projects / demands.
• Ability to travel

Education:

• College degree required.

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.