Events Manager - Medical

The role

You will manage the end-to-end delivery of UK and international pharmaceutical meetings, congresses and events. You will act as the lead contact for event logistics, working with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end delivery of UK and international pharmaceutical meetings, congresses and events
• Develop event timelines, project plans and budgets
• Source venues, negotiate with suppliers and coordinate third-party vendors
• Manage speaker logistics, travel, accommodation and delegate management
• Develop and manage HCP contracts and supporting event documentation
• Compile post-event reconciliation, financial reporting and audit documentation
• Ensure adherence to pharmaceutical industry codes including ABPI and EFPIA
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on event logistics
• Manage multiple events simultaneously across a diverse client portfolio
• Oversee registration platforms such as Cvent

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience managing pharmaceutical meetings, congresses or events
• Experience delivering UK and international events from planning through to on-site execution
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Experience managing event budgets and financial reconciliation
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance requirements, including audit close-out processes
• Experience using event registration platforms such as Cvent
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills with venues, suppliers and external stakeholders
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced agency environment
• Flexibility to travel internationally and provide on-site event support

Nice to have

• Curious, adaptable and enthusiastic about embracing AI and emerging technologies
• Growth mindset around AI and emerging technologies

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme, 5% employer pension contribution
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance for you and your family
• Critical Illness cover
• Travel insurance for you and your family
• Annual wellness benefit after 3 months' service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eye tests
• Flu vaccinations
• Sick pay
• Hybrid working options
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (up to 30 days based on length of service)

About the company

AXON is a global healthcare communications agency that specializes in advising clients on medical affairs, clinical studies, real-world evidence, marketing, advocacy, and communications. It is a global company with offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, and Toronto.