Congress Manager (Consultant)

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Next to a competitive salary with extensive benefits, we offer you the chance to grow and be a part of a team driven by purpose, creativity, innovation and science.

argenx
argenx is a fast-growing global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. Thanks to colleagues based in Europe, the United States and Japan, we translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines. 

For the expansion of our EMEA team, argenx is looking for a Congress Manager for the DM-EPM Region.

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

We are seeking a highly organized and dynamic Congress Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing congresses and conferences and support delivery of other large-scale event periodically. This role requires excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and manage and deliver all operational aspects of congresses and conferences, including planning, logistics and budgeting management, and overall project management in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Manage coordination of internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless communication and event delivery.

• Oversee the entire attendee management process, including registration, communication, and on-site support, to ensure a seamless and positive experience for all participants

• Manage and coordinate all logistics bookings such as hotel room blocks, meeting rooms, group registrations, F&B orders, A/V needs, etc.

• Support Marketing & Medical teams in booth design and activity development and implementation.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

• Monitor event performance and provide post-event analysis and reports.

• Handle any issues or emergencies that arise during events.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Multilingual abilities, particularly in English and French.

• Experience with virtual and hybrid event formats.

• Knowledge of the latest trends and best practices in congress management

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively together within cross-functional teams and networks

• Demonstrated communication skills, within a multi-cultural and multi-lingual global environment

• Is agile and demonstrates adaptability, comfort with ambiguity, trust-building, and resilience

• Derives energy from operating in a dynamic, complex, fast-moving, and frequently changing business environment

• Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignment

• Drives toward outcomes

• Ambitious, inquisitive naturally, a quick study, with demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn, self-improve and develop. This includes being comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a diverse environment.

• Passionate and prepared to lead and contribute to our culture, which is driven by our corporate values of co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proven experience in managing large-scale events, preferably in the congress or conference sector.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in event management software and tools.

• Flexibility to travel and work irregular hours as needed.

OTHER

• 40% TRAVEL REQUIRED