General Manager Live Events
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Job Location:
Horsham, PA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 180000 - 200000
Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Life Science Connect
Life Science Connect (LSC) is a leading B2B digital media company serving the life sciences industry. We provide trusted content digital platforms and networking opportunities that connect professionals across pharma biotech and medtech. Building on our strong digital presence we are expanding into live events to bring our communities together face-to-face through conferences summits and forums designed to drive brand reputation inspire innovation enable scientific exchange foster collaboration and accelerate business growth.
Role Overview
The Live Events General Manager will be responsible for building and leading LSCc new live events business unit from the ground up. This role will oversee strategy operations P&L ownership and execution for a portfolio of conferences and events serving the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate is both entrepreneurial and operationally disciplined with a proven track record of scaling B2B events and building high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Life Science Connect (LSC) is a leading B2B digital media company serving the life sciences industry. We provide trusted content digital platforms and networking opportunities that connect professionals across pharma biotech and medtech. Building on our strong digital presence we are expanding into live events to bring our communities together face-to-face through conferences summits and forums designed to drive brand reputation inspire innovation enable scientific exchange foster collaboration and accelerate business growth.
Role Overview
The Live Events General Manager will be responsible for building and leading LSCc new live events business unit from the ground up. This role will oversee strategy operations P&L ownership and execution for a portfolio of conferences and events serving the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate is both entrepreneurial and operationally disciplined with a proven track record of scaling B2B events and building high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Vision
- Define and execute the overarching events strategy aligned with organizational goals (scientific commercial and reputational).
- Identify market opportunities within the life sciences sector and design event formats that align with customer needs that best fit LSCs current community footprint.
- Define KPIs and success metrics to measure event performance and growth.
- Act as a thought leader in event innovation ensuring relevance and differentiation in a competitive life sciences landscape.
- Event Portfolio Development
- Oversee concept creation agenda development and speaker recruitment in partnership with subject matter experts in each of LSCs communities.
- Establish annual calendar of events including flagship conferences niche summits and potential regional forums.
- Ensure events are differentiated valuable and aligned with Life Science Connects brand mission and each communities editorial causes and themes.
- Revenue & Partnerships
- Own P&L responsibility for the events division.
- Drive revenue through sponsorships booth sales attendee ticket sales strategic partnerships and other appropriate scalable opportunities as they present themselves.
- Develop an internal sales function that collaborates with LSCs existing sales teams to sell event opportunities to Life Science Connects existing clients.
- Operations & Execution
- Build and manage a team covering event production operations sales and marketing.
- Oversee vendor selection contracts and venue logistics to ensure smooth execution.
- Implement best practices for risk management budgeting and compliance.
- Leadership & Team Building
- Recruit coach and mentor a high-performing events team.
- Foster a culture of innovation accountability and customer focus.
- Partner with internal departments (Editorial Marketing Sales Technology) to integrate events with digital platforms.
- 10 years of experience in B2B events conferences or exhibitions with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or P&L role.
- Demonstrated success launching and scaling new event portfolios.
- Deep understanding of event business models including sponsorship delegate sales and content-driven formats.
- Strong network in the life sciences or healthcare sector preferred.
- Exceptional leadership communication and organizational skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented fast-moving environment.
- Opportunity to build and lead a new business unit within an established and respected B2B media company.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Collaborative culture that values innovation agility and impact.
- The chance to shape the future of live engagement in the life sciences sector.
We Invest in YOU
At Life Science Connect our commitment to empowering innovation and facilitating growth within the life sciences sector extends to our employees. We offer a comprehensive total compensation program designed to support your overall health financial well-being and professional development.In addition to a competitive salary youll enjoy:
- Medical/vision/prescription/dental coverage for you and your family
- 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- 15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
- 13 company-paid holidays
To viewall our job postings and showcases for some of our employees visit: only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
At Life Science Connect we hire world-class employees with high character, drive, discipline, and a track record of success. In turn, the company provides them with career growth potential, a friendly work atmosphere, and excellent pay and benefits. Our teams are devoted to providing ... View more
