Global Events Excellence Project Manager

Title:

Global Events Excellence Project Manager

Company:

Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

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Job Description:

Location: Paris, France or London, UK.

Function: Strategic Business Excellence
Reporting to: Head of Events, Marketing & Launch Excellence
Travel: 20–40%

About the Role

As part of the Global Events Excellence team, the Events Excellence Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering world‑class global events. You will lead and orchestrate the end‑to‑end execution of congresses and events, working closely with global and local cross‑functional teams to translate strategic intent into flawless delivery.

This role combines strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence, ensuring all events are delivered on time, on budget, and in full compliance with business ethics, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Congress & Events Planning and Delivery

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned congresses and events, streamlining communication across stakeholders

• Lead global cross‑functional planning teams and align with Asset Teams, Medical Excellence, Affiliates, and external partners

• Manage logistics, ancillary meetings, and affiliate participation across regions

• Oversee and challenge external agencies (logistics, booth, and other vendors) to ensure high‑quality delivery

• Monitor and manage event execution before, during, and after each event

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve execution and elevate event excellence standards

Budget Management & Contracts

• Track and manage event budgets, including purchase orders, invoices, and payments

• Create and manage service contracts in close collaboration with Legal, Purchasing, Ethics & Compliance teams

• Ensure all activities adhere to company policies, ethics, and compliance standards, escalating risks when identified

• Manage associated administrative duties related to events delivery

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Extensive hands-on experience with direct accountability for planning and delivering pharmaceutical or biotechnology events, congresses, or programs

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations (e.g. Sunshine Act, HIPAA)

• Previous people or project team management experience is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in global event planning within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to diverse audiences

• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision

• Proven ability to engage, influence, and challenge stakeholders at all levels

• High energy, curiosity, reliability, and a strong team spirit

Languages

• Fluent English (mandatory)

• French is a strong advantage

Our Values

We foster an environment that is:

• Inclusive, ethical, and compliant

• Insight‑driven and externally focused

• Agile, innovative, and entrepreneurial

• Open, respectful, and accountable

• Performance‑driven and committed to excellence in execution

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