Details
Posted: 08-Sep-23
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Salary: Open
Internal Number: JR0097731
CoverMyMeds, part of McKesson Corporation, is a fast-growing healthcare technology company that has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by Glassdoor and a "Best Company to Work For" by FORTUNE. Through innovation and collaboration, CoverMyMeds' solutions help people get the medicine they need to live healthier lives by seamlessly connecting the healthcare network to improve medication access; thereby increasing speed to therapy and reducing prescription abandonment. CoverMyMeds' network includes 75 percent of electronic health record systems (EHRs), 50,000+ pharmacies, 750,000 providers and most health plans and PBMs.
The Sr Event Planner will plan and execute complex, high profile meetings and conferences for internal clients and customers. Includes:
- Advise clients on the solution that best fits their needs within their budget.
- Sleeping room block management, registration website setup/management, food & beverage, transportation, offsite events, teambuilding, invoice reconciliation
- Develop and maintain event budgets
- Contract and manage vendors as needed
- Prepare and lead team of on-site trip directors/travel staff
- Advise clients and adhere to company spend & travel policies
- Operate events onsite
- Attend committee content meetings when applicable and partner with committee members to assure logistic continuity.
- Drive compliance to meeting-related company policies and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Meticulously track all event metrics including spend, savings, and avoidance via the enterprise-wide database, Cvent.
- Enter and update event metric data
- Upload budgets
- Enter savings and avoidance for each event
- Continually improve processes to align with ever-evolving company initiatives
- Act as onsite staff for fellow event planners
- Once onsite, roles and responsibilities are delegated based on the lead planner's needs.
- Travel to event for an average of 5 days at a time
- Support onsite events at the McKesson Conference Center as needed
- Conducts activities with broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields.
- Provides resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems.
- Uses judgement within defined policies and practices.
- Works under limited direction. Determines and develops approach to solutions.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- A minimum of 7 years in the meetings and hospitality industry either as a planner or conference/convention services manager
- Candidate must have a history and proven track record of operating complex meetings for 500+ attendees
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to weave meeting content, goals and objectives into the thematic development of events crucial.
- Administrative requirements must be performed accurately and timely (use of Cvent meetings management tool, expense reporting, weekly reallocations, group resume composition, rooming list development and control, production schedule composition, BEO review and control, track and account for monthly cost savings and cost avoidance, payroll tax reporting for attendees and spouses of attendees)
- Must demonstrate advanced project management experience and be organized
- Must operate with transparency to clients and business partners and communicate with them openly and often as appropriate
- Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to present to senior management and influence decision making
- Must be customer focused and work well with all levels of management
Professional Designations:
- A CMP designation and/or certification in the hospitality industry is highly preferred.
Education:
- BA or BS degree or equivalent experience.
Critical Skills:
- Strong leadership skills, both cross-functionally and on-site team leadership
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills set with ability to work in a fast-paced challenging environment
- Strong Excel and budgeting knowledge
- Ability to contribute to process improvements
- Unwavering composure and calm demeanor in high pressure situations
Working Conditions:
- Traditional office environment
- Must be Based in Columbus Ohio Area
- Travel - required to offsite locations, hotels, etc. - 25%
Physical Requirements -
- Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required
- General office demands
- When onsite for events, must be able to lift boxes and items around 25 pounds
- Travel
At CoverMyMeds, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at CoverMyMeds, please click here.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at CoverMyMeds. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$86,300 - $143,800
CoverMyMeds is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
