Global Events Excellence Project Manager
Job Summary
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Global Events Excellence Project ManagerCompany:
Ipsen Pharma (SAS)About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience with global hubs in the U.S. France and the U.K we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration excellence and impact. At Ipsen every individual is empowered to be their true selves grow and thrive alongside the companys success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth creating real impact on patients and society!
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Job Description:
Location: Paris France or London UK.
Function: Strategic Business Excellence
Reporting to: Head of Events Marketing & Launch Excellence
Travel: 2040%
About the Role
As part of the Global Events Excellence team the Events Excellence Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering worldclass global events. You will lead and orchestrate the endtoend execution of congresses and events working closely with global and local crossfunctional teams to translate strategic intent into flawless delivery.
This role combines strong project management stakeholder engagement and operational excellence ensuring all events are delivered on time on budget and in full compliance with business ethics legal and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Congress & Events Planning and Delivery
- Act as the main point of contact for assigned congresses and events streamlining communication across stakeholders
- Lead global crossfunctional planning teams and align with Asset Teams Medical Excellence Affiliates and external partners
- Manage logistics ancillary meetings and affiliate participation across regions
- Oversee and challenge external agencies (logistics booth and other vendors) to ensure highquality delivery
- Monitor and manage event execution before during and after each event
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve execution and elevate event excellence standards
Budget Management & Contracts
- Track and manage event budgets including purchase orders invoices and payments
- Create and manage service contracts in close collaboration with Legal Purchasing Ethics & Compliance teams
- Ensure all activities adhere to company policies ethics and compliance standards escalating risks when identified
- Manage associated administrative duties related to events delivery
What Were Looking For
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma required; Bachelors degree preferred
- Extensive hands-on experience with direct accountability for planning and delivering pharmaceutical or biotechnology events congresses or programs
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations (e.g. Sunshine Act HIPAA)
- Previous people or project team management experience is a plus
Skills & Competencies
- Strong experience in global event planning within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence presenting to diverse audiences
- Ability to work independently prioritise effectively and make sound decisions with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to engage influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels
- High energy curiosity reliability and a strong team spirit
Languages
- Fluent English (mandatory)
- French is a strong advantage
Our Values
We foster an environment that is:
- Inclusive ethical and compliant
- Insightdriven and externally focused
- Agile innovative and entrepreneurial
- Open respectful and accountable
- Performancedriven and committed to excellence in execution
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care to improve the lives of patients around the world.