Senior Director, Event Production - Medical Education

HCEsquared

38d • Remote

About The Position

This role is best suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and bring a proven track record of delivering results through strong partnership and influence. The Senior Director, Event Production owns the seamless, end-to-end execution of our in-person conferences and specialized workshops—turning complex logistics into experiences that feel effortless to everyone in the room. Reporting into the VP, Production, this role serves as the leader of the events execution team of meeting planners and event managers, you set the standard for how dermatology professionals come together: every detail considered, every moment intentional, every event one they remember. When healthcare professionals attend an HCEsquared event, they don't just show up to a conference—they step into a polished, immersive experience that keeps them coming back.

Requirements

• 4-year degree from an accredited academic institution
• 8-10+ years in conference/event management with progressive leadership
• Experience managing teams of 3+ direct reports in high-volume event environments
• Deep expertise in conference logistics, F&B, room blocks, exhibit coordination
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Budget management experience for events portfolios
• Excellence in onsite execution and real-time problem-solving
• Proficiency in event management platforms (Cvent)
• 5+ years in healthcare or medical conference management
• Understanding of CME compliance and accreditation requirements
• Experience with pharma-sponsored medical education events
• Knowledge of HCP audience expectations and engagement preferences

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with dermatology or specialty medicine conferences preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and lead the events execution team (meeting planners and event managers) to deliver consistent, high-quality conference and workshop experiences across the portfolio
• Own day-to-day operational leadership for conference logistics, including F&B, room blocks, exhibit execution, and workshop delivery
• Serve as the primary escalation point for onsite execution issues, coordinating across event managers, vendors, and conference leadership to resolve problems in real time
• Drive execution planning and readiness across assigned conferences, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and vendor deliverables are tracked and met
• Partner with VP Production on budget management, vendor performance, and continuous improvement of execution workflows
• Provide execution insights, constraints, and opportunities to VP Production and conference product leadership to inform portfolio planning and sponsor feasibility
• Ensure consistent execution standards across all events, mentoring team members on best practices, stakeholder management, and onsite leadership

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with a flexible time off policy
• Dedicated professional development support, including reimbursement for approved learning and development activities.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, with a significant portion of premiums subsidized for employees and eligible dependents, as well as access to HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA plans
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Cell phone reimbursement for business use
• Home office stipend to support a productive remote setup

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior