[Hiring] VP of Events @Life Science Connect

Role Description

The 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 required.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in B2B events, conferences, media, or portfolio leadership.
• Life sciences experience preferred; precision medicine, diagnostics, oncology, genomics, or related.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive strategic and tactical results.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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/ .