Congress Engagement Lead: Strategy, Sponsorship & Events

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation (160 hours)

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Congress Engagement in Princeton, NJ to drive cross-functional sponsorship planning and strategic congress execution. The role ensures alignment with standards, manages budgets, and coordinates complex, multi-congress deliverables across teams.

You will shape engagement strategies and lead content development for congress communications. The position emphasizes proactive collaboration, strong stakeholder management, and a results-oriented

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ congress management experience or relevant experience in pharmaceutical marketing and/or medical affairs.
• College degree required.
• Proven ability to influence across a matrix team and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tactical sponsorship planning by aligning internal teams.
• Uphold BMS congress standards for consistent, high-quality execution.
• Support pre-planning operations and assist Senior Managers and Planning.
• Coordinate multiple Tier 1 and Tier 2 congresses with strategic oversight.
• Develop congress content and briefings.
• Lead booth exhibition planning, materials, staffing and budget.
• Collect metrics and translate insights into actionable outcomes.

Skills

Congress management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Travel coordination

Leadership without authority

Education

College degree

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Congress Engagement in Princeton, NJ to drive cross-functional sponsorship planning and strategic congress execution. The role ensures alignment with standards, manages budgets, and coordinates complex, multi-congress deliverables across teams.

You will shape engagement strategies and lead content development for congress communications. The position emphasizes proactive collaboration, strong stakeholder management, and a results-oriented