Lead Manager, US Convention Planning, Jersey Pharma near NYC: Cornerstone Search Group, LLC

Lead Manager, US Convention Planning, Jersey Pharma near NYC

Summary:

This is highly-visible and attractive Manager of Convention Planning position. You will lead the planning and execution of this highly regarded New Jersey pharmaceutical company’s participation in all Conventions nationwide. This company has approved prescription drugs in multiple interesting therapeutic areas, has growing sales, very strong compensation and benefits (including full tuition reimbursement), is in an attractive area of New Jersey commutable from New York City, NYS and Connecticut as well. Please see below “Key Responsibilities” and “Desired Background”.

Location: Paramus, New Jersey metro area. Commutable from New York City, New York State and Connecticut.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be in charge of planning and executing Convention Planning nationwide.
• You will work with product managers and marketing departments to achieve brand and corporate recognition objectives at ~15 conventions nationwide.
  Identify and recommend upcoming conventions that will help achieve brand and corporate objectives.
• Recommend convention strategies such as pre-conference incentives and publicity plans.
  Conduct formal and informal benchmarking on industry best practices. Coordinate pre-convention training and briefings for company’s staff and guests
• Plan preparation, set-up, and ongoing effectiveness of booths, displays and/or special events Manage conventions on-site to ensure all relevant participants have their needs met in order to be effective.
• Formulate event budgets.
  Prepare reports demonstrating performance against objectives
  Ensure that lead system retrieval follow-ups occur
  Participate in professional associations and exhibitor advisory boards.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant vendors

Desired Background:

• 4-6 years of direct Convention Management experience, and/or in combination with other related experience.
• Your Convention Management experience must include while working directly for a pharmaceutical company, not just for a company servicing the pharma industry.
• Medical convention management experience is preferred.
  Knowledge of PhRMA guidelines.
  Experience in vendor management
  Experience developing and evaluating RFPs is preferred.
  Experience in handling exhibit budget management, establishing and managing timelines, and post-financial reconciliation as well as program evaluation.
• Knowledge of designing and producing show and meeting materials.
• Certifications in Tradeshow Marketing (CTSM), Exhibits (CME), or Meetings Planner (CMP) is a plus.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required regardless of experience.
• Must be able to travel within the US for the necessary amount of time to set-up and dismantle exhibits at ~15 conventions per year. This can include weekends.

Contact:

Corey S. Ackerman, JD

Senior Partner

cackerman@cornerstonesg.com

CORNERSTONE SEARCH GROUP, LLC (www.cornerstonesg.com)
Pharmaceutical Recruiting Specialists
6 Campus Drive | Parsippany, NJ 07054
p 973.656.0220 x 716 | f 973.656.0228

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyackerman

About Cornerstone Search Group, LLC

Cornerstone Search Group is a specialized Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology Executive Search & Recruitment firm located in heart of New Jersey's Pharmaceutical corridor. Cornerstone Search Group helps its Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology clients identify, attract and hire accomplished professionals from the experienced Staff Levels through the Senior Leadership ranks who are involved with the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs/therapeutic treatments for the US and international markets.

Cornerstone Search Group's team of highly experienced Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology Specialty Consultants/Recruiters are adept at using their industry knowledge and contacts to generate desired results for their clients and candidates.

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Cornerstone Search Group is currently working on Executive Search & Recruitment assignments in several of the following business areas: Discovery, Clinical Research & Development, Medical Affairs and Commercial/Marketing, and in several of the following functional areas: Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Data Management, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Medical Directors, Clinical Scientists, Medical/Drug Information, Medical/Scientific Communications, Medical Writing, Pricing & Reimbursement, Product/Brand Management, QA/QC, Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Scientists, Sourcing and Pathologist. Please visit our company’s web site for a comprehensive listing of available positions/opportunities at www.cornerstonesg.com

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