General Manager - Live Events

• 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 LSC’s 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 LSC’s 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 Connect’s 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 LSC’s existing sales teams to sell event opportunities to Life Science Connect’s 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.

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll 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

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