The Manager Commercial Congresses & Speaker Bureau is an execution-focused role that ensures smooth planning, coordination, and delivery of scientific congresses and marketing activities. This role is essential in managing logistics, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance throughout the process. The Lead thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders informed and projects on track. 

Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 

CONGRESSES

• Lead sponsorship strategy and execution through cross-functional alignment and strong collaboration with external congress societies to ensure seamless execution and results
• Coordinate the tactical execution of congress activities, including booth design, content approvals, shipping, housing, registrations, and on-site logistics
• Develop and present comprehensive pre-conference decks and post-congress reports that clearly synthesize key details, insights, and performance metrics
• Manage relationships with vendors and agencies to ensure timely delivery of congress-related materials, logistics and event needs
•  Serve as primary point of contact for the Sales team and other internal partners for regional conferences and marketing deliverables

SPEAKER BUREAU

• Speaker Programs Management (Speaker Bureau, KOL Meetings & Symposia, etc.
• Organize and manage the implementation of speaking engagements and speaker bureau programs, and related training, ensuring compliance with company policies, standard procedures and business rules
• Oversee the upkeep and delivery of Speaker Bureau materials, including any supportive promotional resources

ALL PROJECTS

• Implement end-to-end project workflows to ensure all deliverables are completed on time and aligned with objectives
• Track and reconcile budgets and support financial reporting
• Maintain files, documentation and support complex administrative needs
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• CMP certification preferred
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or agency experience in congress planning, event management, peer-to-peer programs, and/or HCP engagement
• Strong organizational and exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams with competing priorities
• Demonstrates a highly proactive work ethic and meticulous attention to detail
• Working knowledge of compliance and industry standards for HCP engagement (e.g., Open Payments Program/Sunshine, PhRMA, FDA, etc.)
• Experience with LMR/PRC submissions and process
• Clear, effective communicator with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and Veeva
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically, including nights and weekends

Catalyst is committed to providing competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with Company Match, and more. Further details about our benefits package can be found here:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/catalystforrare/life/life-at-catalyst/?viewAsMember=true
 

The base salary for this position will range from $135,000 to $150,000. Candidate experience, professional licensing, and geographic location will be taken into consideration. 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required screening and verification processes, including for authority to work in the United States. 

EEO Statement

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.  

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agency resumes will only be accepted if the agency is formally engaged by Catalyst Human Resources.