Sr. Manager, Commercial Congress & Meetings Management, Americas

COMPANY:

At BioCryst, we share a deep commitment to improving the lives of people living with complement-mediated and other rare diseases. For over three decades we've been guided by our passion for not settling for "ordinary" in our quest to develop novel medicines. We leverage our expertise in structure-guided drug design to develop first-in-class or best-in-class oral small-molecule and protein therapeutics, led by the efforts of our team of expert scientists in our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama. Our global headquarters is in Durham, North Carolina, our European headquarters is in Dublin, Ireland and our employees span the globe across sites in multiple countries. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit our website at www.biocryst.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Commercial Congress & Meetings Management, Americas is a highly visible role that will be responsible for overseeing the strategic management and execution of Commercial Congresses and Meetings in the Americas. This role will serve as the lead for Commercial Congress and Meetings strategic planning and requires a person who can collaborate and coordinate cross-functionally to create an industry-leading operational framework and who can work independently in a fast-paced environment. #LI-Remote

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, manage, and implement annual congress planning process and execution for Commercial, Americas, with responsibility for cross-functional coordination
• Partner closely with BioCryst Meetings team on logistical details, such as room block, venue sourcing, contract negotiation, and onsite management
• Direct and lead the day-to-day activities of Commercial meetings & congresses and drive cross-functional congress team preparedness, including coordinating pre-, on-site, and post- coverage outputs
• Ensure smooth execution of all activities during congresses, with a focus on execution of national and regional congress Commercial sponsorships, non-CME symposiums, and exhibitions
• Manage the on-site booth execution, including ensuring pre-event selection, booth set-up, onsite logistical and exhibitor training, development and management of exhibitor schedule and execution during booth hours, and post-show evaluation
• Ensure artwork, logos, and other aspects of creating and executing sponsorships, exhibit design, and advertising are done within congress guidelines and in accordance with SOPs, regulations, Commercial Review Committee (CRC), and compliance guidelines (NOTE: this role will not own content or creative development)
• Lead strategic planning and execution of high-impact Commercial meetings and events across the Americas, including regional and annual Americas Business Meetings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Operations, and Executive Leadership to align meeting objectives with BioCryst's strategic goals.
• Manage end-to-end planning including budget oversight, vendor management, and onsite execution of key meetings.
• Develop and maintain scalable processes and templates for meeting planning, reporting, and post-event analysis.
• Ability to submit materials to and navigate CRC process through Veeva Vault, collaborating with cross-functional Reviewers to ensure approval of effective, compliant materials
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., PhRMA, Sunshine Act) and internal policies/standards
• Oversee external agencies and partners to ensure high-quality delivery and brand consistency
• Maintain a high level of cross-functional coordination, especially with BioCryst Meetings team, strategic planning, budget adherence, customer service and creativity in managing and executing diverse aspects of meetings and congresses
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Required. 7+ years relevant experience in congress and meetings management, project management, and operations roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with successful outcomes, including experience in project management and operations
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build solid cross-functional relationships
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, guidelines, standards, and practices
• Proficiency in Veeva Vault and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel ~ 30% of the time

The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.

BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, BioCryst is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.