[Hiring] Congress Manager @BCD

Role Description

Love bringing order to moving parts and making big moments feel effortless? As a Simple Congress Manager, you’ll support Life Sciences congress programs in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where compliance, precision, and collaboration matter every day. You’ll keep logistics, attendee management, budgets, and supplier coordination running smoothly while partnering closely with internal teams, congress owners, and Professional Congress Organizers. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys structured planning, clear communication, and delivering polished experiences with confidence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of congress, convention, or meeting planning experience, ideally in Life Sciences or pharmaceutical environments
• Experience managing outside vendors, sourcing services, and negotiating contracts for the best value
• A strong customer service mindset with confidence handling client questions and high-touch attendee needs
• International attendee experience, travel industry knowledge, or destination expertise
• Experience with Cvent, plus Spanish or Portuguese language skills

Requirements

• Managing congress logistics from registration and hotel room blocks to ground transportation, dining, and attendee communications
• Working in a compliance-focused, detail-driven environment where documentation, audit readiness, and deadlines are non-negotiable
• Building and reconciling budgets, reviewing invoices and contracts, and helping keep programs financially on track
• Using tools like Cvent to maintain accurate attendee data, reporting, and communications across multiple workstreams
• Partnering with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to solve problems quickly and keep projects moving forward

Benefits

• Flexible Working: We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams.
• Room to Grow: Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth.
• Everyone has a voice: We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy.
• Make your move: The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures.
• We’ve got you covered: Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and continued education support.
• We’re positive. You’ll love it: Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people, and trust us to do the right thing.