Lead venue strategy, hotel sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management for Amgen's U.S. Commercial internal meetings portfolio.
Partner with internal stakeholders on venue strategy recommendation and execution for U.S. Commercial internal meetings.
Serve as a trusted advisor to meeting sponsors and senior business leaders.
Provide governance and oversight of hotel contracting activities.
Develop strategic hotel partnerships that enhance value and service quality.
Utilize meetings and spend data to identify venue strategy opportunities and continuous improvement.

High school/GED + 15 years of experience in hotel sourcing, venue strategy, strategic meetings management, hospitality, or related fields.
OR Associate’s + 10 years of experience in hotel sourcing, venue strategy, strategic meetings management, hospitality, or related fields
OR Bachelor’s + 8 of experience in hotel sourcing, venue strategy, strategic meetings management, hospitality, or related fields work experience
Experience presenting recommendations and influencing decisions with senior leadership.
Experience supporting large-scale Commercial meetings, sales meetings, executive meetings, leadership events, or incentive programs.
Demonstrated experience negotiating hotel contracts and multi-year supplier agreements.
Experience partnering with Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, and Senior Vice Presidents.
Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of hotel industry trends, sourcing practices, and venue contracting.
Experience working within life sciences, healthcare, or highly regulated industries preferred.
Proficiency with CVENT and other meeting management technologies.

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
group medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible.

Venue Strategy Manager, Global Meetings Management

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