Manager, Business Operations – Events

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.

Manager, Business Operations/Events overseeing pharmaceutical meetings and cross-functional initiatives at Ocular Therapeutix. Supporting commercial strategy execution while ensuring compliance in operational processes.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical meeting planning and project management, with a strong focus on compliance, vendor management, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver high-quality execution of complex events aligned with corporate objectives.

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Pharmaceutical Meeting PlanningProject ManagementVendor ManagementCompliance Risk MitigationCross-Functional Initiative Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementOperational Framework DevelopmentMeeting Strategy DevelopmentContract NegotiationOperational Metrics MonitoringProcess ImprovementExpenditure TrackingForecastingVendor Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Meeting TechnologyEvent Management SoftwareBudgeting ToolsLogistics Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryHCP EngagementSunshine ActGlobal Spend TransparencyAnti-Bribery PoliciesCommercial OperationsMedical AffairsCorporate OperationsThird-Party Vendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted operational partner to Marketing, Sales and Market Access, and Executive Leadership teams.
Lead cross-functional operational initiatives that improve planning, execution, communication, and business effectiveness.
Develop project plans, timelines, governance processes, and operational frameworks that support strategic business priorities.
Identify opportunities to streamline business processes, improve efficiencies, and implement best practices across the organization.
Monitor operational metrics, budgets, vendor performance, and project milestones while providing recommendations to leadership.
Support annual planning, business reviews, forecasting, and operational reporting.
Lead the planning and execution of domestic and global internal and external meetings, including: National Sales Meetings, Advisory Boards, Speaker Programs, Congresses and Scientific Meetings, Leadership Meetings, Commercial Training Meetings, Virtual and Hybrid Events.
Develop meeting strategies aligned with commercial and corporate objectives.
Manage venue sourcing, contract negotiations, budgeting, registration, travel logistics, food & beverage, audiovisual production, meeting technology, and onsite execution.
Deliver exceptional support for executive leadership meetings and high-profile corporate events.
Ensure all meetings and engagements comply with pharmaceutical industry regulations, including: HCP engagement requirements, Sunshine Act/Open Payments reporting, Global Spend Transparency, FMV requirements, Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption policies, Company compliance policies.
Partner with Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Global Spend Transparency teams to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks.
Ensure accurate transfer of value reporting and documentation for all applicable HCP interactions.
Oversee Preferred Logistics Agencies (PLAs), meeting agencies, and external vendors to ensure consistent execution and compliance.
Establish vendor performance metrics and monitor service quality, budget adherence, and operational excellence.
Lead contract negotiations with hotels, venues, production companies, and suppliers to maximize value while mitigating business risk.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with agency partners.
Develop and manage meeting and operational budgets.
Track expenditures, forecasts, and reconciliation activities.
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality execution.
Partner with Procurement and Finance on vendor management and contract compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical meeting planning, or project management.
Experience supporting Commercial, Medical Affairs, or Corporate Operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives in a growing organization.
Experience planning and executing pharmaceutical meetings and events.
Experience managing third-party vendors and logistics agencies.
Project management experience with multiple concurrent initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination.