Sr Manager, Meetings, Conventions

About PaciraPacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results. Why work with us?Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let's pursue excellence together. Summary:The Senior Manager, Meetings, Conventions & Events, will be responsible for creating and implementing strategic initiatives and processes to effectively showcase Pacira BioSciences, Inc., and its products (EXPAREL, iovera° and ZILRETTA) at key meetings and conventions.The Senior Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company strategy, marketing objectives and customer needs.The Senior Manager will be at the forefront of identifying, evaluating, and seizing new opportunities, leading the way in planning, executing, and measuring the success of events. The primary mission is to create customer experiences that align with our mission, vision and strategy while generating high-quality leads. Collaborating closely with marketing and commercial leaders, the Senior Manager will be responsible to craft and implement strategies to ultimately drive patient impact.The ideal candidate will have proven track record of leading cross functional teams and driving the delivery of high-quality events from proposal to delivery, and delivering events on time, within budget, that align to our core strategy. This role interfaces closely with internal and external stakeholders.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Strategic Planning Lead the orchestration and execution of a comprehensive vision for events aligned with the company's overall commercial objectives and brands' positioning Develop annual national conference/exhibit plan (includes cross-functional activity/presence, marketing lead, sponsorship level, etc.) in collaboration with Marketing leadershipFoster customer loyalty through the successful planning and execution of events aimed at increasing visibility, generating sales leads, and retaining and attracting new customersEvent Curation Lead congress and society meetings and related events – from planning, organizing and execution across stakeholdersCoordinate with relevant cross-functional team members and vendors to develop an effective conference (national) program that supports Pacira BioSciences' marketing and corporate strategic plansPartner with brand and digital marketing, as well as PR, to develop high-quality customer engagement including a consistent event presence, branding, and booth to support brand growth, awareness and generate sales leadsDirect the execution of both physical and virtual experiences, including industry/trade events and related key opinion leader (KOL) meetings and educational eventsLeadership Build deep relationships with key medical congresses to maximize company engagement and influence at key meetings and societiesEngage cross-functional leadership from Marketing, Operations, Analytics and Sales to ensure successful event planning and executionPromote visibility and transparency of all national, regional, and local meetings, events, and launch roadmaps and programsSeek innovative ways to modernize and deployment of meetings, events, and related programs.Ensure consistent implementation and operational capabilities across meetings and events.Develop and execute pre- and post-event communication plans related to all events Vendor and Supplier Management & Performance Measurement and OptimizationLiaise with vendor partners on conference management activities and expectationsRecord and track expenses from all exhibits and associated displays/configurations throughout the year Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of meetings, events. Partner with Commercial and Marketing analytics to evaluate, measure, and report on the effectiveness of events, leads generated, and ROI and provide regular reporting to management Monitor the budget for meetings and events, ensuring cost-effective planning and execution while delivering exceptional experiences.Provide guidance to brand or franchise owners throughout the process and ensure compliance with budgetary and regulatory requirementsSupervisory Responsibilities:This position may have supervisory responsibility.Interaction:Will work and partner closely with internal and external contacts, including healthcare providers and associates in Commercial, Medical, Finance and Compliance as well as with Vendors and Conference organizer staff.Education and Experience:Bachelors degree from accredited college or university; will consider depth of experience in lieu of education.Minimum 5 years' experience in event/trade show/conference planning in the pharmaceutical or medical industry.QualificationsDemonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and ability to be a team player.Excellent written and verbal English communication skillsDemonstrated ability to develop action plan as part of planning process.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.Proven high attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain budgets, track spending. Excellent skills in MS Office including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.Excellent communication skills.Proven negotiation skills.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop.Ability to safely navigate in small, crowded spaces such as Trade Show booths. Travel up to 20%.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The work setting is consistent of a typical pharmaceutical office environment with offices and cubicles as well as Trade Shows with 'booths' and exhibits.
Benefits:Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision CoverageFlexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramMental Health ResourcesDisability CoverageLife insuranceCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceLegal and Identity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceFertility and Maternity Assistance401(k) with company matchFlexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave

---