GSK · 1 day ago
Head, Congress Strategy & Operations
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveViiV Healthcare is a specialist pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing medicines to treat and prevent HIV. The Head, Congress Strategy & Operations is responsible for driving the global congress strategy and operations, optimizing customer experiences at congresses, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful congress activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and execute strategic planning and operational execution for large-scale international congresses
Manage cross-functional teams and matrix stakeholder engagement
Align congress activities across Commercial, Medical, and Sci Comms leadership teams to ensure a consistent scientific portfolio message at all Congresses, that support the business vision
Lead with digital-first mindset, with fluency in digital tools and GenAI technologies
Understanding the importance of omnichannel engagement pre, during, and post conference and identifying opportunities to improve customer experience at Congresses
Develop and communicate the congress portfolio narrative internally and externally, ensuring alignment on strategy and messaging with the overall ViiV Healthcare mission and vision
Demonstrate ability in budget management, cost control, and operational excellence
Ensure all congress operations adhere to compliance, legal, and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate operational risks as needed
Manage vendor and partner relationships for optimal outcomes
Lead and develop a high-performing Congress Operations team, including direct reports and matrix oversight of regional congress leads
Manage relationships with external vendors, agencies, and partners to ensure service excellence and optimal value
Develop actionable congress planning and execution frameworks for regional and local teams, shaping ViiV Healthcare’s perception and engagement at congresses
Represent ViiV Healthcare in engagements with external stakeholders, including congress organizers (IAS, EACS, Infectious Disease Society Association), and drive external engagement with HIV community, prescribers, and PLHIV
Qualification
Required
Degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmaceutical, public health or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience in medical affairs, congress planning, or scientific communications
Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder projects and external vendor relationships
Strong budget management skills and experience overseeing event operations
Preferred
Experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech or private sector global congress strategy
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for medical congress activity
Experience using digital congress platforms and virtual event tools
Strong analytical skills with experience measuring medical engagement outcomes
Demonstrated people leadership experience and a track record of coaching team members
Benefits
You would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.
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