Conference Producer, HealthCare Life Sciences

We have an Amazing Career Opportunity for a Conference Producer!

Who are we?  

At Questex, you can make an impact by helping marketers and buyers connect more efficiently and effectively. Questex is a leading global events, media, and business information company, yet we are still a place where your voice is heard, and your ideas are appreciated. So, you can make an immediate difference in our success while advancing your career.

Questex drives business forward through a rich engagement platform centered on leading events and surrounded by data insights and digital communities.  

Check us out here: www.questex.com 

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.

Questex’s Fierce Life Sciences & Healthcare Events Team: 

Fierce offers a full suite of news, analysis and event education, all in one place. 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. https://www.fiercelifesciences.com/

The ideal candidate has 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. Additionally, we are seeking a determined individual to work in a highly motivated, engaging, and team-driven environment.

As our Conference Producer, you’ll support Questex’s success by: 

• 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 

Your Experience and Education include:             

• 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   

Who you are as a Team Member:

• 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.

Why apply? 

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