Meeting Manager, Specialty Networks Meeting & Event Planning

This position is remote but must be based near the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, or Cleveland, OH, areas to be within a drivable distance to one of these offices.

Specialty Networks is part of Cardinal Health's Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment and is an integrated multi-specialty platform with GPOs, life sciences, and research solutions in urology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology. Their solutions include patient population health management, patient engagement, clinical research, and workflow automation technologies to achieve Center of Excellence in Standards of Care, Clinical Research, Practice Operations, and Value-based Care.   

The Meeting Manager, Specialty Networks Meeting & Event Planning is responsible for the development, planning and implementation of internal and external meetings, events, and trade shows aligned with strategic business and brand objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and execution of meetings.

• Manages event budget – develops forecast, updates in real time, and finalize post event.

• Manage event reconciliation post-event – identify and validate all charges from venue and vendors, breakdown costs per person for purposes of Sunshine reporting, and utilize appropriate systems to report costs.

• Leads onsite meeting logistics including vetting and choosing venues and outside vendors to coordinate meeting needs, such as audio visual, food & beverage, and other onsite logistics.

• Adherence to Cardinal Health compliance guidelines

• Participate in internal and external meetings on weekly (or otherwise) basis.

• Work in CVENT to set-up event registration sites and update information on a regular or as needed basis.

• Identify meeting materials and production needed onsite, and work with Meeting Coordinator to execute (create and ship).

• Serve as primary onsite contact for venue and any vendors

• Works cross-functionally with Meeting Coordinator, Meeting Recruiters, Marketing, and other teams, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field, preferred

• 4+ years experience in related field, preferred

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), preferred

• Working knowledge of CVENT, or other event management tools

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Teams and Excel required

• Experience working with outside vendors, vetting venues, and working through vendor contracts

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment

• Ability to travel at least 25% (about 1 week/month including some nights and weekends)

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Demonstrates knowledge of meeting planning and project management practices.

• Negotiates, manages and/or implements budgets and contracts with external vendors.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and serves as a strategic advisor to clients.

• Utilizes software to track registration, budgets, logistics and other information for meetings & events.

• Translates the goals and objectives of meetings and events into a positive and effective experience.

• Demonstrates ability to work with cross-functional team to ensure event success.

Anticipated Pay Range: $67,500 - $72,500

Bonus Eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 01/12/2026 * if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

** The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.