Conference Producer, HealthCare Life Sciences

Questex•,

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Questex is seeking a Conference Producer to join the Fierce Life Sciences & Healthcare Events Team. This role involves writing and covering the life sciences and healthcare industries, conducting research, writing engaging content, and storytelling. The ideal candidate will have a strong curiosity for the pharmaceutical, biotech, payer, hospital, and healthcare industries and will collaborate with a team of seasoned conference producers and journalists. The Fierce Life Sciences & Healthcare Events team organizes industry-leading conferences (live and virtual) in the pharma, biotech, and healthcare sectors, including flagship events like Fierce Pharma Week and Fierce Biotech Week.

Requirements

A curious mind with an interest in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life sciences industries.
Good people skills that can apply an analytical approach to research and decision-making.
Minimum of 2 years of business experience required.
Strong project management skills and the work ethic needed to lead proactively.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines by employing strong problem-solving and time management skills.
An aptitude for high-level business communication to liaise with external parties and all levels of staff.
Proactively seek to adopt and implement diversity into your work, including valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and thinking. Embrace creating and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Willingness to ‘roll up sleeves’ and dive deep into tactical work when necessary.
Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and continue to grow professionally.
Strong team player and ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge of the biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry is a plus.
At least 2-3 years of business experience conducting market research and developing engaging content for life sciences or healthcare-focused audiences, identifying and interacting with industry thought leaders, or a scientific background in a marketing or client-facing role.

Responsibilities

Conducting in-depth market research to identify the latest trending topics and timely subjects that should feature on the conference agenda.
Cultivating strong relationships with subject matter experts and recruiting key industry leaders to become potential speakers, advisory board members, and advocates for the events.
Working with speakers to develop content and overseeing all aspects of a program throughout its entire life cycle.
Helping to inform marketing strategy and develop messaging and marketing materials for websites, emails, and social media.
Collaborating with the sales team to assist in identifying potential event sponsors and developing key messaging for clients.
Working with clients/internal colleagues to develop and create advertorial content for webinars, podcasts, white papers, and other products.
Traveling to conferences to manage and provide onsite support in a professional, customer-service-oriented manner.

Benefits

Vacation - 15-20 days depending on years of service
12 Paid Holidays
FitOn Health access to a leading digital wellness platform that offers premium in person and online classes
Health and Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and others)
Parental Leave
Online Educational Learning Library of over 16,000 courses for employees to enhance and develop their skills
Access to Mental Health Resources-Talkspace, & Ginger Virtual Behavioral Health
401k, with Matching Contributions to include educational webinars sponsored by our 401K partner
Mission-driven culture with an enthusiastic, professional team
Work-life balance
Discounts through various partnerships