Conference Producer, HealthCare Life Sciences

About the Role

Questex is currently seeking a Conference Producer to join the Fierce Life Sciences & Healthcare Events Team. We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to pursue a career in conference programming, specifically writing and covering the life sciences and healthcare industries. If you enjoy conducting research, writing engaging content and storytelling, have a strong curiosity for the pharmaceutical, biotech, payer, hospital and healthcare industries, and are looking to further your career by collaborating with a team of seasoned conference producers and journalists, we want to hear from you.

About Questex & the Team

Questex is a leading global events, media, and business information company. We drive business forward through a rich engagement platform centered on leading events and surrounded by data insights and digital communities. At Questex, your voice is heard, your ideas are appreciated, and you can make an immediate difference in our success while advancing your career.

The Fierce Life Sciences & Healthcare Events team organizes the industry's leading conferences (live and virtual) in the pharma, biotech and healthcare sectors. Our portfolio includes flagship events such as Fierce Pharma Week, Fierce Biotech Week, and many more throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth market research to identify the latest trending topics and timely subjects that should feature on the conference agenda
• Cultivating strong relationships with subject matter experts and recruiting key industry leaders to become potential speakers, advisory board members and advocates for the events
• Working with speakers to develop content and overseeing all aspects of a program throughout its entire life cycle
• Helping to inform marketing strategy and develop messaging and marketing materials for websites, emails and social media
• Collaborating with the sales team to assist in identifying potential event sponsors and developing key messaging for clients
• Working with clients/internal colleagues to develop and create advertorial content for webinars, podcasts, white papers and other products
• Traveling to conferences to manage and provide onsite support in a professional, customer-service-oriented manner

Qualifications

• A curious mind with an interest in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare and life sciences industries
• Good people skills that can apply an analytical approach to research and decision-making
• Minimum of 2 years of business experience required
• Strong project management skills and the work ethic needed to lead proactively
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines by employing strong problem-solving and time management skills
• An aptitude for high-level business communication to liaise with external parties and all levels of staff

Preferred Experience

• At least 2-3 years of business experience conducting market research and developing engaging content for life sciences or healthcare-focused audiences, identifying and interacting with industry thought leaders, or a scientific background in a marketing or client facing role
• Prior knowledge of the biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is a plus

Skills & Attributes

• You proactively seek to adopt and implement diversity into your work, including valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences and thinking. You also embrace creating and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to 'roll up sleeves and dive deep into tactical work when necessary
• Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and continue to grow professionally
• Strong team player and ability to work well with others
• Determined individual to work in a highly motivated, engaging, and team-driven environment

Benefits

• Vacation - 15-20 days depending on years of service
• 12 Paid Holidays
• FitOn Health, access to a leading digital wellness platform that offers premium in person and online classes
• Health and Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and others)
• Parental Leave
• Online Educational Learning Library of over 16,000 courses for employees to enhance and develop their skills
• Access to Mental Health Resources - Talkspace & Ginger Virtual Behavioral Health
• 401k with Matching Contributions, including educational webinars sponsored by our 401K partner
• Mission-driven culture with an enthusiastic, professional team
• Work-life balance
• Discounts through various partnerships

Pay

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $60K to $70K and will be eligible to receive a quarterly incentive. Salary offers are based on a broad scope of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market, geographic and organizational factors are also considered.