Congress Engagement Lead - Strategy, Sponsorship & Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

11 paid company holidays

160 hours paid vacation for non-exempt

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Congress Engagement to shape congress initiatives, lead cross-functional planning, and manage budgets for major events. You will coordinate content, thought leader engagement, and booth strategies while driving continuous process improvements across global congress activities.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration, and execution excellence within a hybrid work framework and global teams.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in congress management or pharma marketing/medical affairs.
• Strong collaboration and diplomacy to influence matrix teams.
• Strategic thinker with clear communication and stakeholder negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sponsorship planning across internal teams.
• Uphold congress standards for consistent, high-quality execution.
• Support pre-planning operations and assist Senior Managers as needed.

Skills

Lead without authority

Influence across matrix

Strategic thinking

Negotiation with stakeholders

Project planning & management

Global markets knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Congress Engagement to shape congress initiatives, lead cross-functional planning, and manage budgets for major events. You will coordinate content, thought leader engagement, and booth strategies while driving continuous process improvements across global congress activities.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration, and execution excellence within a hybrid work framework and global teams.