Senior Event Manager, Pharma & Healthcare

Are you a strategic and creative event professional with a passion for delivering impactful experiences in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Event Manager to lead the planning, management, and execution of high-quality internal and external events that enhance our brand, foster our culture, and strengthen stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual events strategy aligned with business, brand, employee engagement, and communication objectives.
• Plan and execute a wide range of events including internal engagement programs, leadership events, conferences, product launches, medical meetings, CSR events, and external stakeholder engagements.
• Translate business requirements into creative event concepts, themes, and experiences.
• Prepare detailed event plans including objectives, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and success metrics.
• Oversee end-to-end event execution, including logistics, venue management, travel, hospitality, stage management, audio-visuals, branding, and post-event follow-up.
• Ensure flawless on-ground execution with strong attention to detail, quality, and participant experience.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously while meeting timelines and budgets.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare reports on outcomes, learnings, and ROI.
• Act as the central coordination point between internal teams such as HR, Marketing, Medical, Sales, Corporate Communications, Finance, Legal, and Compliance.
• Partner closely with leadership teams for high-visibility and strategic events.
• Liaise with global and regional teams, where applicable, to align event standards and best practices.
• Identify, onboard, and manage external vendors including event agencies, production partners, designers, travel partners, and hospitality providers.
• Negotiate contracts and commercials to ensure cost efficiency and quality delivery.
• Manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial discipline and transparency.
• Ensure all events comply with internal policies, local regulatory requirements, industry codes, and ethical standards, especially in pharma-related events.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans related to safety, compliance, and reputation.
• Lead, guide, and develop the events team, fostering accountability, creativity, and operational excellence.
• Build a collaborative culture with a strong service mindset and continuous improvement orientation.
• Manage workload planning, skill development, and performance feedback for the team.
• Comply with all Company procedures, rules, and codes of practice, observing confidentiality and security of all documents.
• Ensure the Company’s business interests are served and kept paramount, and maintain and enhance the good image of the Company.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in corporate events, event marketing, preferably in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industries.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder events end-to-end.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and budgeting skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage tight timelines, and handle multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and compliance orientation.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to {{}}.

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