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At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.
Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.
While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.
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About the Role If you love bringing order to complexity, this Ancillary Meeting Manager role puts you at the center of Life Sciences client work tied to Congresses, HCP engagement, and high-touch ancillary meetings. You’ll manage everything from planning and logistics to budgets, compliance, and client counseling in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys balancing precision, professionalism, and problem-solving while keeping multiple moving pieces on track. You’ll play a key role in creating well-executed experiences that support clients, teams, and important stakeholder engagement.
You’re Good At
Managing ancillary meetings connected to Congresses from registration through execution, while keeping timelines, logistics, and deliverables moving smoothly
Working in a highly regulated, compliance-focused environment where documentation, accuracy, and audit readiness really matter
Coordinating attendee management, HCP invites, registrations, travel, and on-site details with strong attention to detail
Building solid client and vendor relationships, leading planning calls, and offering thoughtful guidance on best practices
Tracking budgets, reviewing billing, reconciling final costs, and communicating financial updates clearly throughout the planning process
You Might Also Have
A college degree
3+ years of experience managing ancillary meetings in conjunction with Congresses
2+ years of account or client management experience in a structured, deadline-driven setting
2+ years of experience managing outside vendors, sourcing services, and negotiating contracts
Pharmaceutical industry experience, plus convention registration and international planning experience
You Should Know
Flexible Working We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.
Room to Grow Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.
Everyone has a voice We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.
Make your move The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.
We’ve got you covered Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.
We’re positive. You’ll love it. It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.
Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25%
We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Ancillary Meeting Manager is between $60,000 - $68,000 USD, or in Canada $60,000 - $65,000 CAD. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.
BCD Travel is a global business travel management company that helps corporations travel smart and achieve more through digital experiences that simplify business travel. With 15,000+ dedicated team members servicing clients in 170+ countries, BCD Travel offers comprehensive solutions including air and rail ticketing, hotel contracting, meetings and events management, and global consultancy services. The company generated US$22.9 billion in sales in 2024 and focuses on driving program adoption, cost savings, and talent retention while shaping a sustainable future for business travel. BCD Travel also emphasizes community engagement and charitable activities across its global operations.
