Global Pharma Events Lead (End-to-End & Compliance)

AXON; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Critical Illness cover

Travel insurance

Employee Wellbeing program

Generous Annual Leave

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Sabbaticals after 5 years

Employee Referral Scheme

Personal Development

Job summary

AXON in London is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of pharmaceutical meetings, congresses and events across UK and internationally. You will be the main point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal teams, ensuring seamless on-site delivery and post-event reconciliation.

This role requires strong project management, budget control and knowledge of ABPI/EFPIA compliance, with the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience managing pharmaceutical meetings, congresses or events.
• Experience delivering UK and international events from planning through to on-site execution.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing event budgets and financial reconciliation.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance requirements, including audit close-out processes.
• Experience using event registration platforms such as Cvent.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with venues, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced agency environment.
• Flexibility to travel internationally and provide on-site event support when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of UK and international pharmaceutical meetings, congresses and events.
• Develop event timelines, project plans and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Source venues, negotiate with suppliers and coordinate third-party vendors.
• Manage speaker logistics, travel arrangements, accommodation and delegate management.
• Develop and manage HCP contracts and supporting event documentation.
• Ensure all event deliverables are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Compile post-event reconciliation, financial reporting and audit documentation.
• Champion compliance throughout every stage of event planning and delivery, ensuring adherence to pharmaceutical industry codes including ABPI, EFPIA and other relevant regulations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all event logistics and operational delivery.
• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients through exceptional service and communication.
• Understand client objectives and provide strategic event solutions to meet their goals.
• Work collaboratively with wider client account teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Manage client expectations throughout the event lifecycle and proactively resolve challenges.
• Negotiate effectively with venues, suppliers and external partners to deliver value and quality.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously across a diverse client portfolio.
• Maintain accurate project timelines, budgets and financial tracking.
• Oversee registration platforms, including Cvent, ensuring an exceptional delegate experience.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.
• Support business development activities through proposals and identifying opportunities for account growth.
• Ensure all projects comply with AXON quality standards and pharmaceutical compliance requirements.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Tools

Cvent

Job description

AXON in London is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of pharmaceutical meetings, congresses and events across UK and internationally. You will be the main point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal teams, ensuring seamless on-site delivery and post-event reconciliation.

This role requires strong project management, budget control and knowledge of ABPI/EFPIA compliance, with the ability to travel as needed.