Conference Producer, Healthcare Events

Questex

10d•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

At Questex, you can make an impact by helping marketers and buyers connect more efficiently and effectively. Questex is a leading global events, media, and business information company, yet we are still a place where your voice is heard, and your ideas are appreciated. So, you can make an immediate difference in our success while advancing your career. Questex drives business forward through a rich engagement platform centered on leading events and surrounded by data insights and digital communities. Check us out here: www.questex.com [http://www.questex.com/] Please note this is not an entry-level role. We are seeking 2+ years of experience in conference production, editorial programming, content development, or a related role. Questex is seeking a Conference Producer to join the Fierce Life Sciences & Healthcare Events team. We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of content strategy, executive engagement, and live/virtual programming. Knowledge of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem — including payers, health systems, hospitals, health IT, digital health — or the pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences industry preferred. If you are intellectually curious about healthcare transformation, comfortable conducting executive-level conversations, and excited to shape industry dialogue through high-impact events and webinars, we’d love to hear from you. The preferred work location is remote, US. Questex’s Fierce Life Sciences & Healthcare Events Team: Fierce offers a full suite of news, analysis and event education, all in one place. The Fierce Life Sciences Events & Healthcare Events team organizes the industry’s leading conferences (live and virtual) in the pharma, biotech and healthcare sectors. Our event portfolio includes the Fierce Health Payer Summit, our premier event for healthcare and payer executives, as well as Fierce Pharma Week, Fierce Biotech Week, and many more throughout the year. https://www.fiercelifesciences.com/ [https://www.fiercelifesciences.com/] As our Conference Producer, you’ll support Questex’s success by: Conducting extensive market research and targeted outreach to develop engaging live experiences and educational conferences. Conference Producers are responsible for managing each conference while collaborating with the marketing and sales departments in pursuit of shared revenue goals. This position also plays a key role in developing and leading thought leadership initiatives, including webinars, virtual events, podcasts, whitepapers and other products across the Fierce portfolio, with the opportunity to moderate sessions and conduct executive interviews. This role will afford the opportunity to understand the inner workings of the healthcare and life sciences industry, while interacting and engaging with C-suite and senior executive leadership from leading organizations in the space. The ideal candidate has experience conducting market research, developing compelling executive-level content, recruiting high-level speakers, and confidently leading webinars and interviews. Prior knowledge of the healthcare ecosystem (payers, providers, health IT, digital health, insurance models, value-based care) is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field
Minimum of 2 years of business experience required. Conference production, healthcare media, editorial, content development, or event programming backgrounds are preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of the healthcare industry (payers, providers, health systems, digital health, insurance, value-based care) strongly preferred.
Experience leading webinars, moderating panels, or conducting executive interviews is highly desirable.
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

A strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, including payers, providers, health systems, hospitals, and healthcare technology companies is preferred
Experience producing and moderating webinars, virtual events, or sessions on stage
Strong research instincts and the ability to translate complex healthcare issues into compelling programming
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines with strong problem-solving and time management skills
Confident, executive-level communication skills when interacting with external stakeholders and internal teams
You proactively seek to adopt and implement diversity into your work, including valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences and thinking. You also embrace creating and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsibilities

Conducting in-depth market research to identify potential topics, current news and trends
Cultivating strong relationships with subject matter experts and key members of the industry to become potential speakers, advisory board members and advocates for events
Developing content and overseeing all aspects of a program throughout its life cycle
Recruiting speakers efficiently and leading speaker preparation calls to ensure high-quality, insight-driven sessions
Moderating webinars and live event sessions, and conducting executive-level interviews with professionalism and confidence
Helping to inform marketing strategy and develop messaging and 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 and internal colleagues to develop and execute thought leadership offerings, including webinars, podcasts and white papers
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
Health and Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and others)
401k, with Matching Contributions to include educational webinars sponsored by our 401K partner
Parental Leave
Online Educational Learning Library of over 16,000 courses for employees to enhance and develop their skills
Cariloop Membership Program to help support employees with the complexities of caregiving
FitOn Health, access to a leading digital wellness platform that offers premium online classes and nutrition guidance.
Wellness rewards and reimbursement opportunities offered thru our medical provider.
Access to Mental Health Resources thru our Group Life Insurance Plan and Medical Provider
Mission-driven culture with an enthusiastic, professional team
Work-life balance
Discounts through various partnerships