Congress Engagement Lead: Strategy & Partnerships

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Congress Engagement to shape the direction of the company's congress initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage sponsorship strategy, thought leader engagement, exhibition content, educational activities, and pre- and post-congress deliverables.

The role requires at least five years in congress management or related pharmaceutical marketing, strong collaboration and communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ congress management experience or relevant pharmaceutical marketing experience.
• College degree is required.
• Proven ability to influence across matrix teams without direct authority.
• Excellent collaboration and diplomatic communication across stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker who communicates clearly and negotiates with global partners.
• Innovative mindset focused on simplification and efficiency.
• Proactive, self-directed, and able to work independently.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a changing environment.
• Experience with global markets and cross-functional, matrix partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tactical sponsorship planning with internal teams.
• Uphold BMS congress standards for high-quality execution.
• Support pre-planning operations roadmap and assist senior managers.
• Lead content development for congress communications and briefings.
• Manage booth exhibition planning, materials, staffing, and budget.
• Collect metrics and translate insights to improve future congress activities.
• Travel as needed to execute congress events.

Skills

Congress management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Influence without authority

Budget management

Project planning

Global stakeholder engagement

Education

College degree

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Congress Engagement to shape the direction of the company's congress initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage sponsorship strategy, thought leader engagement, exhibition content, educational activities, and pre- and post-congress deliverables.

The role requires at least five years in congress management or related pharmaceutical marketing, strong collaboration and communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to