Associate Director, Congress Portfolio Management

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Congress Portfolio Management plays a pivotal role in leading the congress portfolio within US Medical Affairs across multiple therapeutic areas. As a leader within the Medical Portfolio Management team, this individual oversees congress portfolio planning, governance, prioritization, and execution, translating Medical Affairs strategy into actionable plans and investment decisions. The Associate Director partners across US and Global Medical Affairs, cross-functional stakeholders, and external partners to deliver impactful, compliant, and differentiated congress experiences while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and portfolio performance. This role reports to the Director, Medical Portfolio Management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Congress Portfolio Strategy & Governance: Lead congress portfolio planning, governance, prioritization, and resource allocation processes, translating Medical Affairs objectives into actionable plans and investment decisions.
• Cross-Functional & Global Leadership: Lead collaboration across US and Global Medical Affairs, Commercial, Clinical Development, Compliance, Communications, and Operations to ensure alignment of congress strategies, priorities, and execution.
• Congress Planning & Execution: Direct the planning and execution of congresses and professional society engagements, ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant, and impactful experiences.
• Financial Stewardship & Vendor Management: Manage portfolio budgets, forecasting, vendor relationships, and strategic agency partnerships to optimize service, innovation, resource utilization, and business value.
• Operational Excellence & Capability Building: Establish and continuously improve congress management processes, standards, tools, and best practices to enhance scalability, efficiency, and execution excellence.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure congress-related activities comply with regulatory, legal, and company requirements while proactively identifying, mitigating, and escalating risks.
• Portfolio Insights & Performance Measurement: Define and monitor success metrics, leveraging stakeholder feedback, engagement data, and congress insights to inform decision-making and optimize portfolio performance.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and implement innovative technologies, digital engagement solutions, and data-driven approaches to enhance congress strategy, execution, and stakeholder experience.

Education and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience in congress/event operations, portfolio management, or strategic program management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience managing large-scale national and/or international medical congresses, including scientific meetings, professional societies, and healthcare professional engagement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams through matrix leadership, fostering accountability, alignment, and execution excellence without direct authority.
• Demonstrated experience managing annual congress planning cycles, portfolio prioritization, governance processes, vendor relationships, forecasting, and budget management.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on highly complex, business-critical assignments.
• Deep functional expertise and understanding of how congress activities support broader Medical Affairs strategies and objectives.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance requirements, including PhRMA, EFPIA, and medical review processes.
• Ability to mentor others, develop organizational capabilities, and build a reputation as a trusted subject matter expert.

Travel and Location

• Travel is estimated at 25-30% to support onsite execution at major domestic and international congresses.
• This role is based in Boston, MA (Hybrid) or may be eligible for US Remote status depending on business needs.

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Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $182,000 - $216,000. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link.