GlobalData
Location
London | United Kingdom
Job description
GlobalData is a leading intelligence platform for the world s largest industries. We empower organizations and individuals to make better decisions with trusted intelligence that decodes the future of a dynamic world. Using the advantage of one platform, we combine the collective power of unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions to provide trusted intelligence on a global scale.
Description
We are looking for an experienced Director of Events to head up the events business within the newly formed healthcare business unit.
This new role has been created following the restructure of GlobalData s healthcare businesses including our portfolio of 22 conferences and confex events. As such, you will be supporting business change management whilst we transition from GlobalData/Arena International into the new GlobalData Healthcare Entity.
Reporting to the CEO Healthcare Division, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing the overall Healthcare Division event strategy with multi–departmental responsibilities; Sales, Delegate Acquisition, Marketing, Production, Operational planning and delivery, P&L Management and reporting and M&A.
Business Overview?
– C.22 annual Stage 1 Conferences Formats focused on Healthcare /Pharma Clinical Trails, Technologies and Supply Chain Management?
– 50/50 split between North America and Europe.? 1 event in Seoul, S Korea.
– Revenues (c$17m) in 2024 are attained through sponsorship and tabletop exhibits and free to attend delegate modal.? (Up to 120 exhibits/3 streams/700 attendees)
– In 2023 our Healthcare events achieved 25% growth YOY?
Key Responsibilities
– Lead business strategy and tactical delivery including organic growth and M&A?
– Manage all business costs in line with set budgets. Including monthly forecast updates of expected Full Year costs.?
– Lead commercial sales operations to ensure Sales and Revenues deliver in line with P&L expectations/budgets.?
– Collaborate across GlobalData s Healthcare Division to ensure our events are Must Attend within the sectors we operate in and measurably Best in Class Events.?
– Oversee supplier procurement across all event delivery including Venues, AV, F&B, Design, Travel etc in line for the successful delivery of our events.?
– Develop and deliver best practice for processes and procedures across the business.?
– Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase awareness of our event and attract /retain the quality/quantity of attendance and sponsorship revenues.?
– Support team L&D and succession planning?
– Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for events that will achieve the businesses goals.?
– Oversee post–event analysis, documenting successes and lessons learned for future reference.?
– Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, making recommendations for improvements to existing processes.
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