Senior Event Manager (Healthcare & Pharma Congresses)

Jack Morton Worldwide • Dayton, NJ

24d

About The Position

Jack Morton is seeking a Senior Event Manager (Healthcare & Pharma Congresses) with deep expertise in healthcare trade shows and pharmaceutical congress planning to lead the delivery of high-profile programs across the US and globally. This role involves owning the full event lifecycle—from strategic planning and HCP engagement through on-site execution and post-event analysis—ensuring every experience meets client objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. As a key member of the Client Delivery team, you’ll collaborate across account, creative, medical, and production teams to deliver best-in-class congress and trade show experiences.

Requirements

• 6–8+ years’ experience managing healthcare events, pharmaceutical congresses, or medical trade shows (agency experience preferred).
• Proven track record delivering large-scale congress programs (e.g., ASCO Annual Meeting, RSNA, AHA Scientific Sessions, or similar).
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical event compliance, HCP engagement, and industry regulations.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including brand, medical, and regulatory teams.
• Expertise in managing complex budgets, vendors, and timelines in fast-paced environments.
• Experience supporting global congress programs and international logistics.
• Knowledge of healthcare-specific event trends, engagement strategies, and digital/hybrid solutions.
• Advanced project management and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of healthcare congress operations and exhibit environments.
• Client-centric mindset with strong commercial and strategic awareness.
• Collaborative leader who can influence cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented problem solver focused on operational excellence and compliance.
• Proficient in event platforms, CRM tools, and hybrid event technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of healthcare trade shows, pharmaceutical congresses, medical meetings, and exhibits (including booth activations, symposia, and advisory boards).
• Translate client brand and medical objectives into engaging, compliant event strategies for HCPs, stakeholders, and patients.
• Manage end-to-end congress logistics, including exhibitor planning and booth execution, KOL and HCP engagement coordination, registration, travel, and hotel accommodations, and freight, shipping, and material handling.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and vendor negotiations, ensuring cost efficiency and high-quality delivery.
• Ensure adherence to pharmaceutical compliance standards (e.g., medical/legal/regulatory review, transparency reporting, on-site compliance).
• Serve as the on-site lead at congresses and trade shows, managing stakeholders, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless execution.
• Track performance metrics (engagement, leads, ROI) to inform future congress strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated, multi-channel congress experiences (live, hybrid, and digital).
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building strong delivery teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed