Sr. Manager, Meeting Planning and Operations (P/T 60% / 1 Yr FTC)

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Congresses & Events Planning – International Region to lead the end-to-end delivery of Alnylam congresses and events within the TTR Amyloidosis and Rare Business Unit across international markets. In this highly visible position, as a representative of the International Business Operations team, the successful candidate will join the Alnylam Congress & Events Management Team to plan, organize, and execute international congresses, standalone meetings, and internal events. Reporting to the Director, Meetings Management, the successful candidate will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and ensuring seamless execution of strategic events during a 12-month assignment.

This role is part time (60%), hybrid and will be based in Zug, Switzerland with regular presence in our office to foster collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional and global cross-functional teams (Medical Affairs, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, etc.) to develop detailed plans, including objectives, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and success metrics.
• Partner with logistics vendors to manage all meeting/congress requirements, including strategic planning, venue sourcing, sponsorship contracts, exhibition, production, materials, lead generation, symposia, delegate management, AV, and F&B.
• Act as the primary project contact for congress organizers.
• Deliver high-quality experiences for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and support strategic business objectives through effective event management.
• Ensure adherence to industry compliance rules, regulations and company SOPs.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, prioritize tasks with minimal supervision, and thrive in a fast-paced environment handling multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Assist the Congress & Events Team with administrative tasks related to finance, compliance, and internal communications.
• Actively contribute to process and service improvements within the team.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Events and Meetings Management (or related field).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in event management; experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare sector strongly preferred.
• Proven track record managing large-scale international congresses and events.

• Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on experience with Cvent Event Management software is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of healthcare industry compliance requirements.

• Language & Mobility

• Fluent in English; an additional language is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 40% within Europe (pro rata).
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model and a matrix environment.

• Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of business priorities and corporate culture, with the ability to embody Alnylam values and adapt to evolving needs.
• Strong commitment to legal, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, creativity, and collaboration to successfully plan and execute meetings and events.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across all organizational levels.

About Alnylam: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by “interfering” with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.

Our culture: Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we’ve been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as one of Science Magazine’s Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK – among others.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients.