Associate Director, Events and Sponsorships
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Manager, Professional Education Events and Operations
Diabetes Youth Families
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts
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💰 $110,925 - $166,388 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead execution of high-impact, high-profile professional education programs for U.S.-based Healthcare Professionals
- Oversee event operations and manage third-party vendors to ensure seamless delivery of educational experiences aligned with business goals and compliance standards
- Report to the Senior Manager, Professional Events and collaborate with HCP Marketing to drive a cohesive approach to HCP engagement and education in the US
- Serve as the primary liaison with external vendors, ensuring alignment with program goals, timelines, and budgets
- Provide proactive project management and oversight for virtual and in-person Peer to Peer events to ensure consistent quality and execution across formats
- Streamline event planning and execution processes through vendor management and resource allocation
- Establish processes, SOPs, and document best practices adaptable to program growth and new event formats
- Ensure flawless execution of virtual, hybrid, and in-person events with a focus on engagement, education, and professionalism
- Deliver ongoing training to sales teams and cross-functional partners on program updates, procedural changes, and new initiatives
- Analyze event performance metrics and stakeholder feedback; provide post-event reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in professional education and event management
- Supervise and mentor a team of Professional Education Specialists, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred field of study: Marketing, Communications, Business)
- 5+ years of experience in professional education, project management, or event management
- Experience managing and developing teams
- Preferred experience within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage third-party vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee budgets for large-scale, multi-channel programs
- Skilled in developing timelines, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring flawless execution under tight deadlines
- Experience in scaling programs, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing improvements to enhance educational impact and operational efficiency
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements in HCP engagement
- Excellent project management, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Willingness to travel up to 30% for on-site event support and oversight
