.Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.Location: Guadalajara (hybrid)Strong English interpersonal skills requiredMust Submit Resume in EnglishAbout AstraZenecaAstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to work!About the teamAt AstraZeneca, every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day. Our science lives beyond our labs – our global perspective means we use talent and expertise from all over the world to make our medicines a success. The Global Meetings and Events (GME) team sits within the Global Business Services (GBS) organization and is responsible for implementing and completing a global Strategic Meetings Management Program (SMMP) across Commercial, Enabling Units, and Science Units.About The roleThe GME Meeting Manager, reporting into the GME Team Leader, will drive best-in-class meeting and event planning services that are cost-effective and deliver value to AstraZeneca. They will have end-to-end accountability for internal and external meeting execution (face-to-face, virtual, and hybrid), collaborating closely with business owners, sourcing, and logistics partners to ensure success. This includes vendor review and negotiation, being responsible for website development, attendee management, compliance, and final program billing and reconciliation. Travel will be required to assist with on-site logistics for larger, more complex meetings.AccountabilitiesEnd-to-end accountability to plan and complete internal and external meetings (face-to-face/virtual/hybrid) by working in collaboration with the business meeting owner and external partners for all aspects of a meeting, including site recommendations, production supplier recommendations, contract negotiations, budgets, catering, creation and ownership of project plan, attendee management, travel arrangements, event agenda, and on-site support.Understand the business priorities and AstraZeneca culture including regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.Provide strong project management with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all levels of organizations, both internal and external, with the ability to work across time zones with global collaborators.Due to the global nature of project teams, there will be regular early starts/late evenings, and some weekends may be required.Source and recommend virtual meeting formats to achieve desired meeting output, suggesting new technologies as appropriate.Identify creative solutions to find cost-saving opportunities while adapting to constantly evolving business needs, policies, and laws
