Technical Event Project Manager

Technical Event Project Manager (working across both Exhibitions and Investigator Meeting Delivery)

IQVIA™ is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward.

Who We Are

IQVIA Medical Communications at IQVIA are experts in planning, designing, creating and delivering highly interactive, engaging and impactful events. Our purpose is centred around a desire to improve healthcare and deepen our understanding of human behaviour. Our team is a tight knit, collaborative, and intellectually curious group of people with a unique blend of backgrounds and global experience.  We are in search of a Technical Event Project Manager to join our team to ensure the successful project management and delivery of exhibition booths for our Pharmaceutical Clients.

About the Technical Event Project Manager

As the Technical Event Project Manager, you will have experience of event production where you have had oversight of the planning, vendor management and execution of live meetings and events, including exhibition build and project management. You will be responsible for a range of activities to support the successful project management, planning and production of conferences and exhibitions for our Pharmaceutical Clients.  You will collaborate with and work alongside, Account and Event Project Management team members to deliver projects on time, to scope and within budget.  You will monitor progress, address delays, and keep Clients, project teams and suppliers informed.

You will be proficient at working with, leading, and directing suppliers and managing issue resolution, both during the planning and onsite delivery of exhibition booth build and execution.  You will have knowledge and experience of services such as electrics, water, Wi-Fi and rigging along with a good understanding of the health and safety risk assessments to ensure all projects are delivered safely.  From a quality perspective, you will maintain high standards by overseeing the production of key components ensuring the adherence to design specifications as essential.

You will have experience of event production for in person meetings that includes oversight of suppliers responsible for the operation of audiovisual equipment including microphones, lighting, projectors and video conferencing tools to ensure the smooth running of presentations and interactive audience engagement sessions.  You will feel confident collaborating with vendors and suppliers to troubleshoot technical issues and overcome the challenges that can occur in the delivery of live meetings and events.

This position is Client facing so you will have experience of developing relationships, anticipating their needs, and proactively managing solutions, acting as a conduit between a variety of stakeholders as a subject matter expert.  You will have experience in working with Clients to bring to life their ideas by briefing in design concepts and working closely with suppliers on the technical aspects of live meetings and exhibitions.

This position is home based and will require occasional international travel to support the delivery of live meetings and exhibition project management and construction.

Activities may include:

• Interacting and developing relationships with Clients on a regular basis to present ideas and proposals to support the production of their live events
• Using knowledge and experience of hotels and meeting space to support discussions and proposals around meeting space capacity, stage set ups, acoustics, table configurations and power supplies
• Briefing in and working with designers on technical drawings and plans to support exhibition booth build and design
• Collaboration with the Account Management Team to respond to Client briefs and RFPs on business development opportunities
• Supporting the scoping of budgets to include hours and expenses applicable to live events and exhibitions
• Working with venues and suppliers to ensure suitability of contracted space and technical infrastructure compliant with health and safety regulations and accessibility standards
• Collaboration with Event Project Managers to ensure the procurement of assets and supplies to support the delivery of live events and exhibitions
• Onsite travel to support live event delivery and exhibition booth build and execution
• Development of relationships with suppliers and vendors to support quality delivery 

Who You Are

Seasoned:

You bring experience in of technical event production for live meetings and events, including exhibitions, within the life sciences industry. Your proficiency spans a range of technologies and digital solutions. You are committed to delivering quality customer service and have exceptional attention to detail.

Collaborative:

You thrive in a collaborative environment, eager to work with a diverse global team. Building relationships with team members, clients, and vendors worldwide is important to you. You naturally ask questions and are not afraid to research to find answers.

Resourceful:

You excel at tackling difficult challenges through independent research and collaboration. You use your experience and knowledge to find solutions, seek efficiencies, and continuously improve processes.

Adaptable:

You are dedicated to enhancing your technical skills by staying updated with industry trends and innovations. You are flexible, able to work in a fast-paced environment, meet demanding deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

Experience:

Relevant and ongoing experience in the technical event production for live meetings and events and the project management and execution of exhibition booths

Pharmaceutical industry related experience preferable

Skills:

• Audiovisual (AV, microphones, stage set ups, projection and video conferencing)
• IT (internet connectivity and networking)
• Software (presentation tools, digital platforms, MS Office applications, Smartsheet)
• Organisation (ability to work to detailed timelines and budgets)
• Vendor Management (oversight and management of suppliers, contractors and venues)
• Health and Safety (ability to identify hazards, to evaluate risks and implement strategies to mitigate them)
• Communication (ability to build strong professional relationships with clients, coworkers and suppliers)
• Problem Solving (ability to resolve technical challenges and issues during live event delivery)
• Customer Focus (an enthusiasm for quality delivery and organic growth with existing clients)
• Compliance (an appreciation for Pharmaceutical compliance in the event industry)

Why IQVIA

Making a positive impact on human health takes insight, curiosity, and intellectual courage. It takes brave minds, pushing the boundaries to transform healthcare. In your role, you will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.

 IQVIA offers a competitive salary and great benefits, including a profit-related annual bonus, paid leave, and private health insurance. Forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com