Global Events Excellence Project Manager

Job Description

Location: Paris, France or London, UK.

Function: Strategic Business Excellence

Reporting to: Head of Events, Marketing & Launch Excellence

Travel: 20–40%

About the Role

The Global Events Excellence Project Manager leads and orchestrates end‑to‑end execution of congresses and events, collaborating with global and local cross‑functional teams to translate strategic intent into flawless delivery. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence to ensure all events are delivered on time, on budget, and in full compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Congress & Events Planning and Delivery: act as main point of contact for assigned congresses and events; streamline communication across stakeholders; lead global cross‑functional planning teams; manage logistics, ancillary meetings, and affiliate participation across regions; oversee external agencies; monitor and manage event execution before, during, and after each event; seek opportunities to improve execution and elevate event standards.
• Budget Management & Contracts: track and manage event budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and payments; create and manage service contracts with Legal, Purchasing, Ethics & Compliance teams; ensure adherence to company policies, ethics, and compliance; manage associated administrative duties.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with direct accountability for planning and delivering pharmaceutical or biotechnology events, congresses, or programs.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations (e.g. Sunshine Act, HIPAA).
• Previous people or project team management experience is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in global event planning within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• High energy, curiosity, reliability, and strong team spirit.

Languages

• Fluent English (mandatory); French is a strong advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

If you need accommodations or assistance during the application process, please inform the recruitment team. Your request will be treated with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.