Director, Global Events

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Lead the comprehensive execution of symposiums, mixers, and dinners hosted by Drug Hunter.

• Oversee the entire attendee experience, which includes registration, communications, vendor management, logistics, on-site engagement, and post-event follow-up.

• Collaborate with the Sales team to implement strategies for invitations and attendance.

• Manage event budgets, vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with pre-established event plans.

• Coordinate the attendance of Sales and Science teams at more than 40 scientific conferences each year.

• Handle Drug Hunter sponsorships, which encompasses planning attendance, managing registrations, fulfilling sponsor deliverables, coordinating promotions, and ensuring event readiness.

• Assist the Sales team with site visits related to events, sponsorships, and conferences.

• Supervise logistics for the digital Flash Talk series, including speaker coordination, scheduling, communication, and platform readiness.

• Integrate Flash Talk registration, attendance tracking, and follow-up activities into HubSpot.

• Work alongside Sales and Marketing to enhance follow-up procedures and improve attendee experiences.

• Maintain the annual event calendar, documenting activities, deadlines, and responsibilities.

• Ensure that all events and attendee activities are accurately tracked in HubSpot.

• Develop and uphold Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, and replicable event processes.

• Identify and propose enhancements to boost efficiency, consistency, and overall customer experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in event management, field marketing, experiential marketing, or a similar role.

• Proven experience in managing intricate in-person and digital event initiatives.

• Exceptional organizational skills, project management capabilities, and keen attention to detail.

• Strong customer service focus, with high standards for attendee and speaker experiences.

• Experience overseeing budgets, vendors, sponsorships, and event logistics.

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Sales and technical or scientific teams.

• Familiarity with HubSpot or a similar CRM/marketing automation platform.

• Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharma, or scientific events is highly preferred.

• Willingness to travel for Drug Hunter-hosted symposiums and mixers (approximately 30% domestically and internationally).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, variable compensation, and equity options.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees and their dependents, including coverage for a platinum PPO healthcare plan.

• Access to short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Coverage for cancer and critical illnesses.

• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment.

• Childcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan.

• 401(k) plan with a 3–5% employer match.

• Stipend for home office setup for fully remote employees.

• Support for learning and development opportunities.

• Generous and flexible vacation and leave policies.