Role Summary:
Pfizer is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented EMEA Event Planner to join the Meetings, External Engagements & Travel (MEET) team. This role is responsible for the end-to-end coordination of regional meetings and events across the EMEA region. The successful candidate will act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, market colleagues, and Meeting Planning Agencies (MPAs), ensuring seamless execution, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and execute day-to-day planning of regional events, ensuring alignment with business unit (BU) needs and Pfizer policies.

Serve as the first point of contact for event-related inquiries and issue resolution.

Collaborate with Meeting Planning Agencies (MPAs), regional and market stakeholders to ensure timely communication, logistics, and reconciliation activities.

Manage event requests, budget approvals, and purchase orders (POs) in systems such as Cvent, Ariba, and SAP.

Support Pfizer-hosted meetings, internal events, congresses, and speaker coordination.

Ensure compliance with MAPP policy, local regulations, and healthcare compliance standards.

Track congress calendars, manage booth logistics, and liaise with technical agencies.

Provide financial oversight, including budget tracking, PO management, and post-event reconciliation.

Maintain vendor relationships, ensure due diligence compliance, and manage vendor profiles.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Business, or related field.

At least 1 year of experience in meeting and event planning.

Background in event planning within a shared services or regulated environment.

Fluency in Turkish and English is a must (written and spoken).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Experience with Cvent, Ariba, and SAP systems.

Strong organizational, and communication skills.

Understanding of compliance, financial controls, and MAPP policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare event operations.

Familiarity with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance.

Please apply by sending your CV and a motivational letter in English

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!