Global Meetings & Events Manager, Meeting Planning

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will lead assigned complex, high-visibility programs from intake through post-event closeout. Reporting to the Associate Director, Meeting Planning, on the Global Meetings Management team (GMM), the Manager is the primary planning partner for sponsors and accountable for program strategy, attendee experience, budget, compliance, and execution. The Manager directs the Senior Associate's assigned operational workstreams, providing clear priorities, guidance, and review while keeping the Associate Director informed of material risks and resource needs. The role requires sound judgment and the ability to manage concurrent programs as priorities change.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, high-visibility programs and executive events.
• Translate business objectives into actionable plans, timelines, agendas, and operational workstreams.
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously, including priorities, risks, contingencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Partner with sponsors, senior leaders, and key stakeholders to define objectives and measure success.
• Provide strategic guidance on event design, attendee experience, compliance requirements, and budget management.
• Lead planning meetings, communicate progress, and proactively resolve issues and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align logistics, technology, security, legal, and operational requirements.
• Oversee the end-to-end attendee experience, including registration, communications, travel, accommodations, and onsite support.
• Direct onsite event operations, ensuring seamless execution and issue resolution.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and audit standards.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, safety, and reputational risks.
• Oversee supplier performance, contracts, invoicing, payment reconciliation, and service delivery.
• Lead registration strategy, event technology implementation, reporting, and data management in Cvent.
• Evaluate and leverage approved event technologies, AI tools, and automation to improve efficiency and attendee experience.
• Partner on venue sourcing, selection, and contract execution.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Senior Associate, including workload management, coaching, and quality review.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-event analysis, stakeholder feedback, and best-practice implementation.

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.