The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) – the national association representing America’s pharmacy benefit managers is seeking a Senior Director, Conferences responsible for managing all aspects of conference planning and logistics.  This position reports to the Chief Strategy & Business Operations Officer.

 Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, organizes and executes all conference-related logistics for various PCMA association conferences and events. These responsibilities include but are not limited to hotel and venue relations and management, BEOs, décor, onsite branding and signage, and billing.  PCMA’s annual events include:
  • Business Forum – March/April, 1800-200 attendees. Orlando, FL
  • Executive Forum – June, 150-200 attendees. Washington, DC
  • Annual Meeting – September, 850-1000 attendees. San Diego, CA
  • State Affairs Meeting – October, 100 attendees. New Orleans, LA
  • Policy Forum – Date TBD, 175-225 attendees. Washington DC
• Negotiates numerous hotel and vendor contracts and payments, as well as advises and directs the site selection process for Industry Relations and other departments, as needed.
• Prepares, directs, and oversees the coordination and planning efforts of conference vendors including a/v and production companies, DMCs, security, temporary labor, national sales, convention services team, etc.
• Acts as Administrator for PCMA’s accreditation program with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
• Manages, monitors, and maintains all event budgets.
• Manages conference and event websites.
• Performs other conference-related duties as required.
• Domestic travel is required for all conferences, site selections, and pre-planning visits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and Certified Meeting Planner certification required.
• 5+ years experience with conference and convention planning.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or priorities simultaneously.
• Strong negotiations skills with experience and a firm knowledge of hotel contracting process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to anticipate problems and develop and apply solutions quickly.
• Ability to remain flexible in decision-making processes.
• Ability to manage budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

PCMA believes that organizational and employee success requires a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, and a culture that embraces and encourages different perspectives.  We recognize the inherent value in employing a workforce with a range of experiences and it is our commitment to embrace every person’s uniqueness and to provide a professional work environment where everyone is welcome and treated with dignity and respect.

PCMA staff works remotely and on-site in a newly adopted hybrid work model at PCMA offices in the Penn Quarter area of Washington, D.C. PCMA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested individuals should forward a cover letter and resume to opportunities@pcmanet.org.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.