Event Lead

Founders Forum Group

US Event Lead scaling The Longevity Show, a science and proactive-health event, into New York. Driving sponsorships, partnerships, programming and onsite delivery.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing partnerships and sponsorships within the US longevity and health tech sectors, with a strong focus on operational planning and event execution. Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and deliver successful events while tracking commercial performance.

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Partnership DevelopmentEvent ManagementNegotiation SkillsMarket IntelligenceRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Sponsorship Deal ClosingCommercial Proposal DevelopmentOperational PlanningEvent Logistics ManagementMarket Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExcellent Organization SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsIndependent Work CapabilityFlexibility

Industry Keywords

LongevityBiohackingHealth TechWellnessConsumer HealthEvent LeadershipUS Market ExperienceStakeholder EngagementExhibitor ManagementHealth and Safety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and grow the pipeline of US sponsors, partners and exhibitors across longevity, biohacking, health tech, wellness, pharma, insurance and consumer health brands
Build tailored partnership packages and commercial proposals, supporting outreach, pitching, negotiation and signed contracts
Track pipeline progress, revenue against target and partner satisfaction for the Event Director's commercial plan
Identify and secure high-profile US speakers with the Content Lead in London
Provide US market intelligence, trends and audience insight for programming and content decisions
Help shape sessions and content formats for a US longevity audience
Coordinate with Founders Forum's broader US team and network to unlock warm introductions
Act as the primary US contact for Javits Center, suppliers, contractors and local vendors
Support operational planning, exhibitor management, logistics and production schedules for the US show
Lead onsite delivery in New York across event days
Flag risks, gaps and US-specific operational requirements, including permits, unions, venue rules and health and safety or insurance norms
Develop relationships with stakeholders, local media and brands to build US credibility and reach
Represent The Longevity Show in the US longevity, wellness and health-tech ecosystem between events
Maintain a live map of relevant US partners, brands, agencies and exhibitors and monitor market trends and competitor events

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a commercial or event leader, ideally within the US market
Proven record of closing sponsorship, partnership or exhibitor deals and hitting commercial targets
Ability to work independently as the sole on-the-ground US team member while reporting to a UK-based Event Director
Hands-on operational mindset, including sponsorship decks and onsite loading dock schedules
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders
Excellent organisation and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple partner relationships and deadlines
Willingness to travel, including to London for planning and team alignment
Flexibility around key event dates: London, 16–17 April 2027; New York, 21–22 May 2027
Preferred: existing US longevity, biohacking, health tech, wellness or consumer health network
Preferred: experience launching an event or exhibition in a new market
Preferred: genuine interest in longevity, biohacking and proactive health
Preferred: based in or willing to relocate to New York or the greater New York area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to the wider Founders Forum Group network of businesses and tech ecosystem
Opportunity to attend flagship Founders Forum events in the UK and US