Senior Manager, Global Congress Communications – Excellence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Convert the strategy for therapeutic area congresses into a detailed operational plan that encompasses sponsorships, abstracts/posters, symposia, medical engagements, digital content, and communications.

• Oversee the complete execution of medical activities for congresses, acting as the Medical representative on Core and Extended Planning Teams.

• Create and manage booth and digital assets utilizing platforms like Veeva for review, approval workflows, version control, asset reuse, and content governance.

• Supervise agency partners to ensure delivery within budget and on schedule.

• Take charge of booth staffing, training, and onsite communications.

• Guarantee compliance readiness through training, documentation, and the sponsorship approval process.

• Collaborate with Compliance and Strategic Global Giving on governance regarding sponsorships and congress planning.

• Direct pre- and post-congress planning for assigned events, promoting team best practices, tools, and templates.

• Track return-on-objective metrics and assist with pre-congress meetings and post-congress debriefs.

• Work with Medical subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to develop engaging congress content and experiences.

• Proactively manage risks and resolve issues to ensure flawless execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in congress communications, congress operations, medical communications, or related functions in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology sector.

• Proven track record in leading complex congress execution, including onsite leadership, stakeholder coordination, issue resolution, and management of multiple priorities, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

• Ability to foster cross-functional partnerships across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Publications, Corporate Affairs, Compliance, Legal, Commercial, external agencies, and other stakeholders.

• Experience in developing scientific communication strategies and translating intricate medical content into compelling congress engagement and educational opportunities.

• Proficient with content review and approval platforms like Veeva Vault, including digital asset management, workflow optimization, version control, and content governance.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Data-driven mindset with the capacity to influence stakeholders, identify innovative solutions, drive operational excellence, and adapt swiftly.

• Strategic thinker with a focus on execution and attention to detail.

• Capability to collaborate and influence without direct authority in matrixed organizations.

• An advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MBA, or equivalent) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances.

• Fitness & Wellness programs, including a fitness reimbursement.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.

• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation.

• Additional end-of-year shutdown time off (December 26-31).

• Up to 12 company-paid holidays plus 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.

• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit.

• Participation in a 401(k) program with company-matched contributions.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.

• Opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups.

• Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonuses and equity incentive opportunities.