Global Meetings and Events - Congress Project ManagerPositions 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. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to work!About the TeamThe Congress Project Manager is a part of the Global Meetings and Events (GME) team that sits within the Global Business Services (GBS) organization at AstraZeneca. This team is responsible for delivering best-in-class events following a Strategic Meetings Management Program (SMMP). This role will support improving congresses as a key channel to implement disease strategy and to advance the care of patients suffering from rare and devastating diseases.About The RoleThe Project Manager will deliver best-in-class face-to-face and hybrid Congress planning services with a focus on the Rare Disease Unit (RDU). The congress team is responsible for coordinating how the business shows up at congresses as the leader in rare disease in an increasingly competitive environment. The team aims to provide a similar experience to KOLs and key collaborators and works collaboratively across brand teams and other functional collaborator groups.AccountabilitiesThe ideal candidate will have strong project management, problem-solving, negotiation, and social skills, and be able to work with little supervision. Candidates must be highly organized, flexible, thrive in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, be willing to collaborate with other areas where needed, and handle multiple projects with tight deadlines. Candidates should understand the business objectives and culture and be able to keep up with evolving priorities. They will contribute to broader organization programs and company goals.End-to-end accountability to plan and complete congresses (face-to-face/hybrid) by working in collaboration with the relevant business owners, multiple collaborators, Associations, and external and in-house partners for all aspects of a Congress. The role is responsible for overall operational planning, which includes site visits, virtual platform management, supplier recommendations, contract negotiations, budgets, creation and ownership of project plans, leading project team calls, attendee logistics oversight, and on-site support.Connect with cross-functional teams to define objectives & success measures and how we want to #J-18808-Ljbffr