Global Congress Strategy & Operations Lead

GSK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Global Congress Strategy & Operations to lead congress strategy and operations at ViiV Healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in managing congresses, designing high-quality programs, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Experience in medical affairs and strong budget management skills are essential. This influential role requires collaboration across multiple teams and offers significant professional growth and impact in HIV innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmaceutical, public health or related field.
• Experience in medical affairs, congress planning, or scientific communications.
• Strong budget management skills and experience overseeing event operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute strategic planning for international congresses.
• Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Align congress activities across leadership teams.

Skills

Strong budget management skills

Ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects

Experience with congress planning

Digital-first mindset

Experience in scientific communications

Education

Degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmaceutical, or public health

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Global Congress Strategy & Operations to lead congress strategy and operations at ViiV Healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in managing congresses, designing high-quality programs, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Experience in medical affairs and strong budget management skills are essential. This influential role requires collaboration across multiple teams and offers significant professional growth and impact in HIV innovation.