Meeting Manager, Specialty Networks Meeting & Event Planning

This position is remote but must be based near the Dallas-Fort Worth TX or Cleveland OH areas to be within a drivable distance to one of these offices.

Specialty Networks is part of Cardinal Healths Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment and is an integrated multi-specialty platform with GPOs life sciences and research solutions in urology gastroenterology and rheumatology. Their solutions include patient population health management patient engagement clinical research and workflow automation technologies to achieve Center of Excellence in Standards of Care Clinical Research Practice Operations and Value-based Care.

The Meeting Manager Specialty Networks Meeting & Event Planning is responsible for the development planning and implementation of internal and external meetings events and trade shows aligned with strategic business and brand objectives.

Responsibilities

Leads planning and execution of meetings.

Manages event budget develops forecast updates in real time and finalize post event.

Manage event reconciliation post-event identify and validate all charges from venue and vendors breakdown costs per person for purposes of Sunshine reporting and utilize appropriate systems to report costs.

Leads onsite meeting logistics including vetting and choosing venues and outside vendors to coordinate meeting needs such as audio visual food & beverage and other onsite logistics.

Adherence to Cardinal Health compliance guidelines

Participate in internal and external meetings on weekly (or otherwise) basis.

Work in CVENT to set-up event registration sites and update information on a regular or as needed basis.

Identify meeting materials and production needed onsite and work with Meeting Coordinator to execute (create and ship).

Serve as primary onsite contact for venue and any vendors

Works cross-functionally with Meeting Coordinator Meeting Recruiters Marketing and other teams as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in related field preferred

4 years experience in related field preferred

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred

Working knowledge of CVENT or other event management tools

Proficiency with Microsoft Office specifically Teams and Excel required

Experience working with outside vendors vetting venues and working through vendor contracts

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment

Ability to travel at least 25% (about 1 week / month including some nights and weekends)

What is expected of you and others at this level

Demonstrates knowledge of meeting planning and project management practices.

Negotiates manages and / or implements budgets and contracts with external vendors.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and serves as a strategic advisor to clients.

Utilizes software to track registration budgets logistics and other information for meetings & events.

Translates the goals and objectives of meetings and events into a positive and effective experience.

Demonstrates ability to work with cross-functional team to ensure event success.

Anticipated Pay Range : $67500 - $72500

Bonus Eligible : No

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close : 01 / 12 / 2026

• if interested in opportunity please submit application as soon as possible.
• The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to a candidates geographical location relevant education experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work people with disabilities without a college degree and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender identity / expression pregnancy veteran status marital status creed status with regard to public assistance genetic status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Marketing,Catering,Organizational skills,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,HubSpot,Event Planning,Events Management,Project Management,Event Marketing,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 67500 - 72500