Director, Meetings & Congress Strategy

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, CT seeks a Director of Meetings & Events to lead the BI-USA M&E team, directing planning, strategy, and delivery for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and congresses. The role establishes policies and governance, creates scalable processes, partners with vendors, and drives ~500 annual meetings with a shift toward hybrid operations to improve reach and efficiency.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in pharma or related events, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry or related large-scale events.
• Strong knowledge of virtual meeting platforms.
• Experience leading teams and managing external vendors.
• Judgment and cross-functional collaboration are essential.
• Understanding of market trends in Meeting Excellence.
• Process improvement experience and results delivery.
• Ability to solve problems in ambiguous circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Develop centralized M&E program for meetings/events and congresses.
• Establish policies, planning standards, governance, and procedures.
• Drive strategic approach to M&E in line with BI goals.
• Serve as escalation point for M&E technology and service delivery.
• Build internal/external resource networks and tools.
• Define objectives and success metrics for meetings/events.
• Align M&E team for efficient operations across functions.
• Oversee quality criteria and policy adherence.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (EEO, FDA, OIG, PhRMA).
• Represent M&E capabilities to BI executives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors and associations; select strategic partners.
• Guide internal communications and cross-functional engagement for events.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, CT seeks a Director of Meetings & Events to lead the BI-USA M&E team, directing planning, strategy, and delivery for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and congresses. The role establishes policies and governance, creates scalable processes, partners with vendors, and drives ~500 annual meetings with a shift toward hybrid operations to improve reach and efficiency.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in pharma or related events, with