Project Manager - Pharma (initially this role will be client-side

Job Title:

Project Manager – Pharma (initially this role will be client-side)

Location:

London and client offices - Hybrid (plus travel as required)

We are Strata!

Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.

As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.

Our name? It’s Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.

Strata are seeking a Project Manager to join their expanding team, initially working as an implant within one of our pharmaceutical clients.

Experience of working with pharmaceutical clients in the events industry is essential
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• The ability to manage multiple projects, internal stakeholders and deadlines in a calm and composed manner

• Partner with internal project leaders to establish event requirements

• Develop event briefs for third parties’ suppliers/ vendors

• Experience in congresses, pharma standalone meetings, ad boards, product launches working across multiple departments i.e. procurement/ marketing/ legal/ compliance/ brand teams etc

• Be able to multitask and prioritise to manage all internal expectations in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to manage internal stakeholder and supplier relationships throughout and to advise and suggest alternatives where necessary

• Creation and management of a granular project planner detailing all milestones and ensuring the project is delivered in a timely and efficient manner

• Confidently negotiate with all suppliers ensuring that SLAs for savings and negotiation are achieved and contractual terms and conditions are favourable

• Global venue knowledge is desirable

• Oversee venue searches, making informed recommendations and leading client site visits

• Reconcile all events within agreed timelines, ensuring all relevant paperwork is supplied in the required format

• Be the gatekeeper at all times for compliance, ensuring the high standards of the events are met but within the requisite guidelines

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the below experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical events role

• Experience working on a range of regional (EMEA) face to face, hybrid and virtual events preferred

• Experience of delegate management and knowledge of registration processes/tools e.g. Cvent experience within an events agency or in-house corporate events role

• Experience working with third party suppliers

• An understanding of pharmaceutical compliance codes desired (EFPIA, ABPI)

• 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays

• Birthday day off

• Private Health Insurance*

• Workplace pension scheme

• Death in service scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Regular social events

* Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period

We are a people-first brand experience agency with a set of core principles that guide our every action by measuring:

A win for the client
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A win for the company
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