Global Congresses & Events Strategy Lead

Ipsen; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) is seeking a Global Category Leader for Congresses & Events to define and deploy global and regional procurement strategies across congresses, external events, and internal meetings. You will shape a scalable supplier ecosystem, balancing global consistency with local relevance across markets.

Reporting to the Global Strategic Sourcing Director, you will partner with Commercial, Medical and Corporate Functions, lead affiliate networks, and drive value delivery through

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in Procurement with global category leadership experience.
• Experience in congresses, events, hospitality and related services.
• Pharma or healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of event operating models and supplier landscape.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy global and regional sourcing strategies for congresses and events.
• Lead negotiations for major event engagements (>€300k) with affiliates.
• Develop and monitor category KPIs and supplier performance.
• Build and lead the global Congresses & Events Procurement Affiliate Network.

Skills

Global category leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) is seeking a Global Category Leader for Congresses & Events to define and deploy global and regional procurement strategies across congresses, external events, and internal meetings. You will shape a scalable supplier ecosystem, balancing global consistency with local relevance across markets.

Reporting to the Global Strategic Sourcing Director, you will partner with Commercial, Medical and Corporate Functions, lead affiliate networks, and drive value delivery through