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Head of Events & Engagements, North America

Morristown, NJ, USFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Senior strategic advisor overseeing end-to-end management of ~1,000 events and €350M annual spend for Scientific External Experts and internal stakeholders in North America.

Role type

Senior strategic business partner / Head of Events & Engagements

Builds

Regional event and engagement portfolio, strategic partnerships with agencies and GBUs

Domain

Life Sciences / Biopharma / Corporate Events

Required skills

Strategic planning, team leadership, stakeholder management, change management, governance, data-driven insights, executive communication

Preferred skills

Pharmaceutical/life sciences experience, C-suite engagement, Veeva Vault CRM, Cvent, SpotMe

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Veeva Vault CRM, Cvent, SpotMe

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Event Leads and Specialists; Act as senior advisor to GBU leaders and executive stakeholders; Define event strategies and oversee regional portfolio; Drive adoption of new processes and operating models; Present strategic insights and ROO analysis to executive leadership; Ensure adherence to compliance policies and governance standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope