[Hiring] Global Exhibits Advisor Specialist @Merck

Role Description

The Global Exhibits Advisor/Specialist serves as a business partner within the Global Exhibits team, providing strategic and executional support for the design, management, and delivery of US Human Health exhibit programs, with a focus on mature brands. The role requires deep subject matter expertise in pharmaceutical exhibiting, especially 10x10 and in-line exhibit spaces, and supports optimal customer service, efficiency, and congress strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibit Strategy and Execution
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver strategic and executional exhibit solutions.
  • Support the design, execution, and management of US Human Health exhibit programs.
  • Ensure congress strategy is effectively realized through exhibit planning and delivery.
  • Provide solutions that maximize customer service, efficiency, and use of company assets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Liaise with medical teams and congress associations to maximize medical and promotional opportunities.
  • Assist in, and in some cases lead, cross-functional planning meetings leading up to events.
  • Partner with internal clients during profit plan sessions to provide feedback and recommendations on programs and exhibits.
• Compliance and Industry Expertise
  • Develop expertise in promotional exhibits and lead or support pre-conference compliance sessions.
  • Understanding of current industry guidelines and changes, including:
    • EFPIA
    • ICCA
    • IAEE
    • PhRMA / Sunshine Act
  • Apply evolving industry standards to internal corporate policies and exhibit practices.
• Mentoring and Reporting
  • Mentor new marketing and promotional partners on exhibit delivery processes.
  • Assist in developing periodic reports and presentations on exhibit activity, spend, and savings.
• Budget Management
  • Assist in managing multi-million-dollar marketing exhibit budgets.
  • Support monthly forecasting and reconciliations.
  • Help ensure financial tracking and accountability for exhibit programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in exhibit/program management within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry (with Degree) or 7+ years without degree.
• In-depth knowledge of current industry guidelines, trends, and exhibit structures/types.
• Strong financial skills.
• Experience with SAP and Veeva PromoMats essential.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Computer proficiency with Windows-based software.
• Self-motivated and hands-on work style.
• Proactive and effective communicator.
• Proven ability to collaborate and execute projects successfully.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% yearly.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours in support of exhibit projects occurring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience with healthcare or pharmaceutical industry compliance requirements, including:
  • PhRMA Guidelines / Sunshine Act
  • ICCA
  • IAEE
  • EFPIA
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• MSJR.

Requirements

• Budget Management
• Exhibit Design
• Exhibition Coordination
• Exhibition Curating
• Exhibit Planning
• Healthcare Industry
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Project Management
• Vendor Management

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable.