Associate Congress Manager (Pharma/Healthcare Meetings and Events)

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Position Summary: The Associate Congress Manager is responsible for managing healthcare Congress programs for major global clients and other small-format meetings as needed. This role blends strategic oversight, operational execution, and participant-focused expertise into a single operational point of contact for our clients and participants. The ideal candidate will have healthcare meeting experience with strong knowledge of compliance, and the agility to simultaneously manage multiple smaller-scale meetings through a refined and focused service model. This position can be remote or hybrid with 2 days in office if local to Schaumburg, IL. Client: - Lead or support client relationship management for healthcare Congresses and small-format meetings. - Consult with clients to define goals, objectives, expectations, and budgets. - Adhere to industry and regulatory guidelines implementing best practices, and creative solutions. - Facilitate planning calls and debrief meetings. Program Operations: - Manage all meeting logistics including audiovisual, food & beverage, ground transportation, and materials production. - Ensure compliance with pharma regulations (CMS Open Payments, GDPR, cl...