Job description

Role overview

This opportunity is for an Event Project Manager focused on life sciences and based in Germany. The role sits at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and event delivery, with responsibility for planning and executing congresses, webinars, advisory boards, and medical education initiatives that connect healthcare professionals with industry partners. You will manage each assignment from setup through delivery and post-event review, balancing client service, compliance, and operational quality.

The hiring process and application handling are managed by a partner company. The position offers a fast-moving environment, frequent collaboration with customers, key opinion leaders, agencies, and internal teams, and the chance to work on complex programs with measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Own the full delivery cycle for life sciences events such as congresses, webinars, advisory boards, medical education programs, and related stakeholder engagement activities.
Set up, configure, test, and launch digital event solutions across web, mobile, portal, video, and engagement tools to support project goals.
Act as the main contact for clients and stakeholders, keeping communication clear and proactive throughout the project.
Coordinate timelines, approvals, logistics, planning tasks, and stakeholder engagement while keeping the project aligned with compliance requirements.
Prepare and support speakers, faculty, field teams, agencies, and event staff in using platforms, workflows, and engagement features.
Manage onsite and virtual event delivery so that technology, interactions, and operational processes run smoothly.
Track progress, spot risks early, handle escalations, and drive practical solutions when issues arise.
Review event outcomes after completion, build reports and dashboards, and suggest improvements for future engagement and performance.
Support growth initiatives, knowledge transfer, process enhancement, and the adoption of new engagement approaches.

Required profile

At least 2 years of experience in event management, meeting planning, congress coordination, medical education, or a related life sciences project role.
Background handling pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences events including congresses, advisory boards, webinars, and educational programs.
Strong stakeholder management experience in medical, pharmaceutical, or healthcare settings, with regular collaboration across external and internal groups.
Understanding of approval workflows, compliance requirements, and coordination across commercial, medical, and legal stakeholders.
Solid project management ability, including handling several priorities at once with strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills in international work environments.
Comfort using event platforms, applications, and digital engagement tools.
Ability to troubleshoot quickly, work under pressure, and maintain high-quality delivery in a fast-paced setting.
Service-minded approach with a focus on customer success and participant experience.
Strong organization, problem-solving ability, and confidence in influencing stakeholders and managing escalations.
Availability for frequent travel, including international trips, weekend work, and out-of-hours event support when needed.
Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Benefits and compensation

Work in a space that combines life sciences, technology, and healthcare engagement.
Exposure to a varied portfolio of international congresses, webinars, advisory boards, and educational events.
High ownership across the complete project lifecycle.
Supportive, collaborative environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
Practical experience with modern event technology, engagement platforms, and analytics tools.
International collaboration with pharmaceutical companies, healthcare professionals, agencies, and industry experts.
Potential career progression into senior project, program leadership, or client-facing positions.
A flexible, dynamic working environment with meaningful travel opportunities.
Competitive compensation based on experience, location, and travel obligations.

Data privacy and hiring process

This role is advertised on behalf of a partner company, which will review applications and handle the next steps. Applications are assessed through an AI-supported matching process designed to shortlist candidates against the role’s core requirements. The final decision, including interviews and assessments, remains with the hiring company’s internal team.

By applying, you acknowledge that personal data will be processed to assess your candidacy and shared with the employer as needed under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You may exercise your rights such as access, correction, deletion, and objection at any time. AI tools may assist with parts of the recruitment workflow, but human review remains central to the final hiring decision.

Event Project Manager, Life Sciences