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Jack Morton Worldwide Inc.; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton Worldwide Inc. is seeking an experienced Event Manager (Life Sciences) to lead the planning and delivery of high-profile meetings, events, and brand experiences for pharmaceutical and Life Sciences clients across the UK and internationally.

You will drive end-to-end delivery from initial planning to on-site execution, working with account management, creative, strategy, and production teams to ensure compliant, high-quality programmes that meet client objectives.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years’ experience delivering events, conferences, or complex programmes.
• Experience delivering pharmaceutical or Life Sciences events.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of meetings and events, including live, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Deliver pharmaceutical and Life Sciences programmes such as advisory boards, congress activations, and HCP engagement events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to translate client briefs into engaging event experiences.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and project plans, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Source and manage venues, suppliers, and service providers, negotiating competitive rates.
• Oversee event logistics, including registration, delegate management, travel and on-site operations.
• Act as the lead on-site, ensuring smooth delivery and a high-quality attendee experience.
• Monitor and report on event performance, providing insights and recommendations for future improvements.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant industry regulations (e.g. ABPI Code of Practice).
• Support and mentor junior team members, freelancers, and external partners as needed.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication skills

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Experience Without Limits

Come shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that’s bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other’s ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you’ll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what
experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into
meaningful connections.
That takes a team that’s bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other’s ideas, challenge conventions, and show
up for one another every day. Here, you’ll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and
global teams to bring new ideas to life.
This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is
expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.
Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

We are seeking an experienced Event Manager (Life Sciences) to lead the planning and delivery of high-profile meetings,
events, and brand experiences for pharmaceutical and Life Sciences clients across the UK and internationally. This role is
responsible for end-to-end event delivery, supporting a range of programmes including healthcare professional (HCP)
meetings, congress-related events, training programmes, conferences, and experiential activations.
From initial planning and creative development through to on-site delivery and post-event evaluation, the Event Manager
will ensure all programmes are executed seamlessly, compliantly, and in line with client objectives.

As part of the Client Delivery team, you will work closely with account management, creative, strategy, and production
teams to deliver high-quality events that drive client engagement. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously,
oversee suppliers, control budgets, and represent the organisation and its clients with professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of meetings and events, including live, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Deliver pharmaceutical and Life Sciences programmes such as advisory boards, congress activations, and HCP
  engagement events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to translate client briefs into engaging event experiences.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and project plans, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Source and manage venues, suppliers, and service providers, negotiating competitive rates and ensuring quality
  delivery.
• Oversee event logistics, including registration, delegate management, travel and accommodation, and on-site
  operations.
• Act as the lead on-site, ensuring smooth delivery and a high-quality attendee experience.
• Monitor and report on event performance, providing insights and recommendations for future improvements.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant industry regulations (e.g. ABPI Code of Practice where applicable).
• Support and mentor junior team members, freelancers, and external partners as needed.

Requirements

• 6–8+ years’ experience delivering events, conferences, or complex programmes, ideally within an agency or client-facing
• Experience working with pharmaceutical, healthcare, or Life Sciences clients.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage expectations.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers, and tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience delivering HCP engagement programmes, congresses, or medical meetings.
• Experience working across EMEA or global event programmes.
• Understanding of Life Sciences, healthcare, or B2B sectors.
• Knowledge of current trends in events, experiential marketing, and event technology.

Professional certifications (e.g. CMP) are beneficial but not essential.

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