Global Account Director, Pharmaceutical Meetings & Congresses

BCD•Chicago, IL

10d•$95,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for individuals who excel at building large-scale client partnerships and ensuring the smooth execution of complex global programs. You will lead strategic relationships for BCD Meetings & Events, specifically supporting Life Sciences clients within a fast-paced, highly regulated meetings and congress environment. Your responsibilities will encompass program evolution, stakeholder engagement, financial performance, and operational consistency, contributing to the definition of global excellence. This is a high-impact position requiring a blend of strategic thinking, consulting expertise, and relationship-building skills.

Requirements

Experience supporting pharmaceutical meetings, congress programs, or other Life Sciences event environments.
Strong background in global account management, strategic planning, and leadership of large-scale client programs.
Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and leading strategic reviews, workshops, and expansion conversations.
Knowledge of meeting technology, operational forecasting, and best practices for global program delivery.
Congress-specific strategy experience.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic relationships for BCD Meetings & Events, supporting Life Sciences clients in a fast-paced, highly regulated meetings and congress environment.
Manage program evolution, stakeholder engagement, financial performance, and operational consistency on a global scale.
Develop and implement smart, scalable meeting and congress strategies aligned with client business goals.
Manage budgets, forecasts, pricing, and profitability, balancing client expectations with business objectives.
Utilize data and insights to influence stakeholders, guide decisions, and drive program improvements.
Collaborate across teams, markets, and functions to ensure operational alignment, creative problem-solving, and excellent client experiences.