Global Congress Strategy & Operations Chief

GlaxoSmithKline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pivotal healthcare company in Greater London is seeking a Head of Global Congress Strategy & Operations. This leadership role demands expertise in developing and executing strategic plans for international congresses, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a life sciences degree, experience in medical affairs, and strong budget management skills. You will lead a high-performing team to optimize engagement and transform the HIV landscape globally while contributing to meaningful health outcomes.

Benefits

Supportive collaborative environment

Employee benefits offered by GSK

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic congress planning.
• Manage cross-functional teams for coordinated activity.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a high-performing Congress Operations team.
• Develop actionable congress planning frameworks.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Digital tools proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

A pivotal healthcare company in Greater London is seeking a Head of Global Congress Strategy & Operations. This leadership role demands expertise in developing and executing strategic plans for international congresses, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a life sciences degree, experience in medical affairs, and strong budget management skills. You will lead a high-performing team to optimize engagement and transform the HIV landscape globally while contributing to meaningful health outcomes.