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The Senior Director, Meetings & Events is the enterprise leader accountable for defining and advancing the strategy, operating model, and performance of the meetings and engagements ecosystem. This role owns enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and investment prioritization across commercial, medical, and internal events. Operating with high autonomy and executive visibility, this leader drives innovative, compliant, and scalable engagement models that enhance business outcomes, HCP engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The role leads a multi-layered team and external partner ecosystem, delivering both strategic impact and operational excellence across a complex, high investment portfolio.
Enterprise Strategy & Governance
- Define and own a multi-year, enterprise-wide meetings and engagements strategy aligned to commercial, medical, and corporate priorities
- Enhance and evolve SOPs, templates, governance models, and planning standards
- Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements (MLR, HCP standards)
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform on event portfolio optimization and effectiveness and business impact
Portfolio Leadership
Oversee an enterprise portfolio including:
- Commercial meetings (national, regional, and local)
- HCP speaker bureaus and peer-to-peer programs
- Congress events and product theaters
- Advisory boards and investigator meetings
- Internal leadership, training, and field enablement events
Operational Excellence
- Oversee execution of end-to-end event planning including logistics, sourcing, travel, production, and on-site execution
- Implement enterprise planning processes, including calendars, resource planning, and capacity models
- Standardize processes across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats
- Drive efficiency and scalability across franchise and brand teams
Speaker Programs & Compliance
- Oversee enterprise HCP speaker program strategy and execution
- Ensure compliant processes for speaker contracting, attendee tracking, and transfer-of-value reporting
- Maintain documentation and audit-ready processes in line with industry requirements
Vendor & Financial Leadership
- Lead enterprise vendor strategy, including sourcing, onboarding, governance, and performance management
- Own budget planning, forecasting and optimization
- Partner with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, and Finance for contract execution and renewals
- Develop KPIs and performance frameworks for vendors and financial accountability
Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Influence and align senior and executive stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Patient Services, Field Enablement, Finance, and Legal
- Ensure alignment between meeting strategy, brand priorities and commercial objectives
- Lead across a highly matrixed environment, driving alignment and decision making
People Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a multi-layered team
- Set performance goals and build succession planning
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Define KPIs: attendee engagement, satisfaction, compliance adherence, budget performance
- Leverage data and analytics to inform strategy and continuously improve event effectiveness
- Drive ongoing improvements to enhance experience and quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in meetings & events, preferably in pharma/biotech, including enterprise level scope and strategic accountability
- Experience with enterprise level scope, strategy ownership, and transformation initiatives
- Deep knowledge of vendor relations, regulated environments and compliance framework
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders
Key Skills & Capabilities
- Enterprise strategy ownership and operational leadership
- Strong stakeholder engagement and executive presence and influence
- Vendor governance and contract management expertise
- Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
- Financial and investment acumen
- Data-driven decision making
Success Measures
- High-quality, compliant execution across all events
- Strong executive stakeholder alignment and influence on strategic decisions
- Scalable future-ready meeting operations
- Effective vendor performance and cost control
- High-performing and engaged team
Competencies
- Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
- Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
- Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
- Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
- Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Compensation
- Minimum $209,599.00 - Maximum $313,375.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
Application Deadline
This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
Company benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request.
Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams
At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf.
Please understand, Otsuka will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.
Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.
To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website https://vhr-otsuka.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External.
Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka’s call center at: 800-363-5670. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: https://www.ic3.gov, or your local authorities.
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (“Otsuka”) does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Position Summary
The Senior Director, Meetings & Events is the enterprise leader accountable for defining and advancing the strategy, operating model, and performance of the meetings and engagements ecosystem. This role owns enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and investment prioritization across commercial, medical, and internal events. Operating with high autonomy and executive visibility, this leader drives innovative, compliant, and scalable engagement models that enhance business outcomes, HCP engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The role leads a multi-layered team and external partner ecosystem, delivering both strategic impact and operational excellence across a complex, high investment portfolio.
Enterprise Strategy & Governance
- Define and own a multi-year, enterprise-wide meetings and engagements strategy aligned to commercial, medical, and corporate priorities
- Enhance and evolve SOPs, templates, governance models, and planning standards
- Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements (MLR, HCP standards)
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform on event portfolio optimization and effectiveness and business impact
Portfolio Leadership
Oversee an enterprise portfolio including:
- Commercial meetings (national, regional, and local)
- HCP speaker bureaus and peer-to-peer programs
- Congress events and product theaters
- Advisory boards and investigator meetings
- Internal leadership, training, and field enablement events
Operational Excellence
- Oversee execution of end-to-end event planning including logistics, sourcing, travel, production, and on-site execution
- Implement enterprise planning processes, including calendars, resource planning, and capacity models
- Standardize processes across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats
- Drive efficiency and scalability across franchise and brand teams
Speaker Programs & Compliance
- Oversee enterprise HCP speaker program strategy and execution
- Ensure compliant processes for speaker contracting, attendee tracking, and transfer-of-value reporting
- Maintain documentation and audit-ready processes in line with industry requirements
Vendor & Financial Leadership
- Lead enterprise vendor strategy, including sourcing, onboarding, governance, and performance management
- Own budget planning, forecasting and optimization
- Partner with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, and Finance for contract execution and renewals
- Develop KPIs and performance frameworks for vendors and financial accountability
Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Influence and align senior and executive stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Patient Services, Field Enablement, Finance, and Legal
- Ensure alignment between meeting strategy, brand priorities and commercial objectives
- Lead across a highly matrixed environment, driving alignment and decision making
People Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a multi-layered team
- Set performance goals and build succession planning
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Define KPIs: attendee engagement, satisfaction, compliance adherence, budget performance
- Leverage data and analytics to inform strategy and continuously improve event effectiveness
- Drive ongoing improvements to enhance experience and quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in meetings & events, preferably in pharma/biotech, including enterprise level scope and strategic accountability
- Experience with enterprise level scope, strategy ownership, and transformation initiatives
- Deep knowledge of vendor relations, regulated environments and compliance framework
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders
Key Skills & Capabilities
- Enterprise strategy ownership and operational leadership
- Strong stakeholder engagement and executive presence and influence
- Vendor governance and contract management expertise
- Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
- Financial and investment acumen
- Data-driven decision making
Success Measures
- High-quality, compliant execution across all events
- Strong executive stakeholder alignment and influence on strategic decisions
- Scalable future-ready meeting operations
- Effective vendor performance and cost control
- High-performing and engaged team
Competencies
- Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
- Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
- Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
- Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
- Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Compensation
- Minimum $209,599.00 - Maximum $313,375.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
Application Deadline
This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
Company benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request.
Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams
At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf.
Please understand, Otsuka will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.
Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.
To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website https://vhr-otsuka.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External.
Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka’s call center at: 800-363-5670. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: https://www.ic3.gov, or your local authorities.
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (“Otsuka”) does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Corporate Events Manager
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications, and a portfolio of large-scale event programs you've managed. PERM audits for events roles often scrutinize whether the position genuinely requires a specialized degree, so concrete evidence of technical project scope strengthens your file.
Target employers with in-house events infrastructure
Corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and pharmaceutical companies with dedicated events departments sponsor green cards far more than agencies or hotels. These employers have established HR and legal teams familiar with PERM filings for managerial roles.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Corporate Events Manager openings by employers who have active green card sponsorship history. This cuts the research time and surfaces roles where PERM filings for your occupation have already been completed.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations begin
Look up the wage level for your target metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer. Your employer's PERM filing must certify a salary at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing Level II or Level III figures lets you negotiate without triggering a filing problem.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 pathway with your employer
Most Corporate Events Manager roles qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker, but if the position requires a master's degree or specialized research experience, EB-2 may be available. Ask the sponsoring employer which category they intend to file under before the I-140 petition is drafted.
Understand how PERM recruitment timing affects your start date
PERM requires your employer to conduct DOL-supervised recruitment before filing, a process that typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140. Factor this timeline into your job search so you don't accept an offer expecting faster movement than the process allows.
Green Card Corporate Events Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Events Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Corporate Events Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is available if the specific role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the position needs graduate-level expertise. Your employer's legal team determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not the title alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped annually at 85,000 with a lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level and leads to permanent residency. The PERM process is longer, typically taking one to three years from labor certification to approved I-140, but the outcome is lawful permanent residence rather than a status you must renew every few years.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an events manager position?
Your employer must conduct DOL-supervised recruitment, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notifications, to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. If recruitment confirms no displacement, the employer files ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Once certified, they file Form I-140 with USCIS to establish your immigrant visa petition before you apply for adjustment of status.
How can I find Corporate Events Manager jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Corporate Events Manager openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than scanning general job boards, where sponsorship availability is rarely disclosed upfront. Filtering by sponsoring employers early saves you from advancing through hiring processes with companies that won't support a PERM filing.
Can my employer sponsor my green card if I'm currently on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can begin the PERM process while you're on H-1B or OPT without affecting your current status. If you're on OPT with limited time remaining, the PERM and I-140 process won't provide immediate protection, but an approved I-140 can later support H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules if you remain in a same or similar role.