Manager, Events Planning

Spear Bio

About The Position

Spear Bio, founded in 2021, is a well-funded and rapidly growing biotech start-up headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. Our proprietary technology, Successive Proximity Extension Amplification Reaction (SPEAR), is a novel wash-free immunoassay platform, offering unprecedented sensitivity. We are dedicated to revolutionizing early disease diagnosis and monitoring by providing scalable, ultrasensitive solutions that deliver unparalleled accuracy in measuring low-abundant biomarkers, enabling clinicians and researchers to improve patient outcomes and advance global health. Overview Spear Bio is seeking a strategic and execution-focused senior Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of high-impact events that elevate brand awareness, support commercial growth, and engage the scientific community. This role will drive Spear Bio’s presence across key industry conferences, scientific meetings, and hosted events—ensuring a strong, consistent brand experience while delivering measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and brings a balance of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and attention to detail.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in event marketing within life sciences, biotech, or healthcare
Experience managing scientific conferences, trade shows, congresses, or research-focused events
Strong understanding of engaging technical and scientific audiences
Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple events simultaneously
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on execution quality

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting commercialization of scientific or diagnostic products
Familiarity with working alongside scientific/clinical teams
Background in startup or high-growth environments

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Spear Bio’s event strategy across scientific conferences, trade shows, and hosted events
Identify high-value opportunities to engage researchers, clinicians, and industry partners
Align event participation with company goals including product adoption, awareness, and thought leadership
Lead end-to-end execution of events including logistics, vendor management, booth builds, and budget management
Manage sponsorship deliverables, speaking engagements, and product demonstration opportunities
Ensure all event elements reflect Spear Bio’s brand, scientific rigor, and innovation
Partner with Commercial, Product, and Scientific teams to align messaging, content, and goals
Support development of booth messaging, presentations, and scientific materials
Enable Sales and Field teams with tools, talking points, and meeting strategies
Collaborate with Marketing to drive targeted attendee acquisition and meeting generation
Support integrated campaigns across email, digital, and social channels tied to events
Ensure strong pre-event outreach and post-event follow-up strategies
Define and track KPIs including meetings, lead quality, pipeline contribution, and ROI
Deliver post-event reports with insights, market intelligence, and recommendations
Continuously optimize event strategy based on performance and feedback
Manage external partners including exhibit houses, agencies, and venues
Own event budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources
Negotiate contracts and manage timelines to ensure on-time delivery