Event Planner

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical client is seeking an Event Planner for a 12-month contract. You will coordinate meetings and events, manage logistics, and ensure compliance with industry standards, with flexible hybrid working from Stockley Park and remote options. Ideal candidates will have a background in event planning within the pharmaceuticals sector and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers a competitive rate of £25 to £27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong event planning or project management experience, ideally in pharmaceuticals or healthcare.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders.
• Flexibility to travel across Europe for events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a range of meetings and events.
• Manage delegate communications and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical codes of conduct.
• Create registration websites using Cvent templates.
• Provide administrative support to the Meetings and Events team.

Skills

Event planning experience

Project management experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with event management platforms

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BA degree (2:1 or above)

Tools

Cvent

Veeva

Asana

Apttus

Job description

Overview

Role: Event Planner

Location: Hybrid-working – Stockley Park, Uxbridge office (x3 days per week) / Remote-working (x2 days per week)

Length: 12 month contract

Rate: £25 to £27 per hour (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)

Start: October 2025 (or ASAP)

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Event Planner to join a leading global pharmaceutical client on a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure across multiple therapy areas, supporting delegate management and delivery of both live and virtual events across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organising and coordinating a wide range of meetings and events, including advisory boards, internal training events and HCP meetings (virtual and face-to-face).
• Managing delegate communications, logistics and documentation to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Work directly with Healthcare Professionals, institutions and patients to issue consultancy agreements, obtain signatures and maintain accurate records.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining comprehensive event documentation and ensuring compliance with a variety of pharmaceutical codes of conduct.
• Create registration websites using Cvent templates (training provided) and track attendees.
• Utilise tools such as Veeva Event Management, Cvent, Asana and Apttus for event planning and tracking.
• Provide administrative support to the Meetings and Events team, including calendar management, inventory tracking and document preparation.
• Manage small internal meetings (e.g. venue booking, accommodation, transport, catering, etc.).

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong event planning or project management experience, ideally within pharmaceuticals, life sciences or healthcare.
• Proactive, highly organised and able to work independently as well as within a team, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with event management platforms such as Cvent, Veeva, Asana, or Apttus (desirable, training available).
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially in budget tracking and compliance documentation.
• Flexibility to travel across Europe for event delivery and to provide on-site support at live events.
• Education: ideally have a BA degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional experience is required.

Applications

Please call Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next- of biotechnology and pharmaceutical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?