Senior Manager, Global Meetings & Events

Ascendis Pharma

Senior Manager of Global Meetings & Events at Ascendis Pharma leading global congress planning and logistics. Managing stakeholder collaboration and ensuring compliance in event execution.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading the planning of select congresses and meetings globally
Assess workload and assign planning support according to the yearly calendar of events
Work closely with the Global Head and Associate Director to ensure appropriate event coverage for internal global stakeholders
Assist the team with financial and strategic operational deliverables to ensure consistency and accuracy of priorities and output
Meet with internal stakeholders to foster stronger ways of working for event logistics requirements
Manage logistical details for key congresses and internal events
Manage event/congress budgets, track expenses, and process payments
Support vendor research and assist with negotiating contracts with service providers
Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and registration lists for on-site execution
Oversee events management during execution, resolving any issues that may arise
Collaborate with internal marketing stakeholders for event promotions and communications
Conduct post-event assessments for feedback and future improvements
Monitor event activities to ensure adherence to regulations and company policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience executing events within the US and globally is required.
Experience working internally in a corporate pharmaceutical environment or working with pharmaceutical clients is preferred.
Familiarity and practice working with congresses, HCPs and HCP-compliant meeting planning is required (e.g., Ad boards, Investigator meetings, etc.).
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Meeting Professional – Healthcare (CMP-HC) or Certified Meeting Manager (CMM) designations are preferred but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with event management software (e.g., Cvent, Exhibit Force) are required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Health Saving Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various incentive compensation plans
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Mental Health resources
Paid leave benefits for new parents

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Hard Skills & Tools

Event Logistics ManagementBudget TrackingContract NegotiationPost-Event AssessmentMeeting Material Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)Certified Meeting Professional – Healthcare (CMP-HC)Certified Meeting Manager (CMM)