Job title: Head of Events & Engagements, North America
- Location: Morristown, NJ or Cambridge, MA
Main Responsibilities Team Leadership & Capability Building:
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of Event Leads and Specialists, setting clear roles and performance expectations.
- Build team capabilities in strategic thinking, data-driven insights, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement.
- Coach the team on advanced stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication.
- Own talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
Stakeholder Relationship Management:
- Act as senior advisor and primary GM&E interface to GBU leaders, Market Leaders, and executive stakeholders.
- Build long-term strategic partnerships with business and agency stakeholders, earning trust and credibility at the highest levels.
- Drive alignment on priorities, initiatives, and expectations.
- Resolve high-level escalations with authority and urgency to maintain stakeholder confidence and service continuity.
- Partner with GM&E Hub Operations to ensure consistent, strategically aligned execution.
Strategic Meetings & Events Planning & Portfolio Oversight:
- Define event and engagement strategies for North America and the GBUs, aligned with business objectives and the GM&E operating model.
- Lead agency selection and investment prioritization to ensure the right partnerships are in place.
- Bridge global intent and market-level delivery, ensuring business strategy is fully reflected in GM&E execution.
- Oversee the regional event and engagement portfolio, allocating resources and priorities optimally.
Change Management & Transformation:
- Lead adoption of new GM&E processes, tools, and operating models across markets.
- Ensure sustained change and measurable impact.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high-performing partnerships.
Reporting & Strategic Insights:
- Present strategic insights, return on objectives (ROO) analysis, and delivered value to executive leadership and GM&E governance forums.
- Advise on emerging trends, innovation opportunities, and optimization strategies, positioning GM&E as a forward-thinking, value-adding function.
- Shape long-term GM&E strategy through data-driven insights and stakeholder intelligence.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Oversight:
- Ensure adherence to global and local compliance policies, approval frameworks, and governance standards.
- Chair governance forums and support executive decision-making.
- Proactively identify and manage strategic risks, escalating to the Global Head of Meetings & Events when required.
About YouExperience
- 12+ years of progressive experience in business partnering, stakeholder management, or event strategy, including significant senior leadership tenure.
- Proven track record of building high-performing teams, defining strategy, and engaging at C-suite and GBU leadership level.
- Pharmaceutical/life sciences or other highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional executive presence and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at C-suite and GBU level.
- Visionary strategic thinker combining business acumen with deep operational understanding of meetings and events.
- Outstanding leadership and coaching skills.
- Adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics and aligning diverse global stakeholders
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Hands-on experience with Veeva Vault CRM, Cvent, SpotMe, or similar event/contracting platforms strongly preferred.
Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
Languages
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an asset.
Why Choose Us? - Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or a lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions - and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.
- Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.
The salary range for this position is:
$161,250.00 - $232,916.66
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
