Position SummaryThe VP of Events will partner closely with the Executive Director/Founder to shape the strategy and growth of Life Science Connect’s precision medicine portfolio, while owning the business side: financial results, team leadership, and day-to-day management. Building from a strong core event, this leader will expand the portfolio in the US and abroad, grow audience and client engagement, launch targeted extensions, and develop a year-round community that delivers business value.
Key Responsibilities:Portfolio Strategy & Growth- Partner with the Executive Director/Founder to develop and execute a strategic plan for the precision medicine event portfolio, focused on market relevance, audience growth, sponsor engagement, and year-round community development.
- Deliver financial, operational, and brand goals, including customer retention, satisfaction, and growth metrics.
- Identify growth opportunities across adjacent markets, customer segments, and geographies.
- Set product and pricing strategies that reflect audience needs, client goals, and market opportunity.
- Build strategic partnerships with industry organizations, market leaders, clients, and other ecosystem partners that expand reach, strengthen market relevance, and create portfolio growth opportunities.
- Guide marketing, experiential, and partner programs that extend engagement before, during, and after each event.
- Partner with team and advisory board to guide portfolio direction, innovation, and year-round community engagement.
Financial & Performance Management- Own portfolio financial performance and P&L results, including revenue growth, profitability, budgets, forecasts, and invoice approvals, in coordination with the team, department head, and finance.
- Establish a regular performance cadence that provides visibility into portfolio results, growth opportunities, risks, and mitigation plans.
Team Leadership- Lead the team through regular 1:1s, professional development, coaching, and mentoring.
- Track team and individual performance against targets, KPIs, and MBOs.
- Recruit and assess new hires as needed.
- Build a culture of cross-department collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Event Execution- Deliver a strong customer experience that creates meaningful engagement and measurable ROI for audiences and clients.
- Partner closely with the Executive Director/Founder on market and content strategy and execution.
- Lead event delivery across marketing, sales, operations, and shared services.
Travel as RequiredExperience10+ years of progressive experience in B2B events, conferences, media, or portfolio leadership, including senior-level accountability for event strategy, team leadership, P&L performance, new event launches, strategic partnerships, and substantial portfolio growth.
- Life sciences experience preferred; precision medicine, diagnostics, oncology, genomics, or related.
- Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with experience using market, customer, and performance data to identify growth opportunities and guide decisions.
- Experience leading teams, managing performance, and supporting professional development.
- Experience integrating an event portfolio, business, or team into a broader parent company.
- Experience partnering with a founder or senior executive on strategy, with the judgment to share ownership of market and content direction while leading the business day to day.
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive strategic and tactical results while leading and collaborating effectively cross functionally.
Compensation & BenefitsLife Science Connect offers a generous compensation package. 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
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.To view all our job postings and showcases for some of our employees, visit: https://lifescienceconnect.com/careers/.
