[Hiring] Director, Regional Congresses and Events, Europe @Revolution Medicines

Role Description

As part of our growing European organization, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, Regional Congresses & Events, Europe, reporting to the VP, Commercial & Market Development, Europe. This role is critical in shaping and delivering RevMed’s presence at key European congresses, as well as leading the strategy and execution of internal events across the region.

The role connects strategic priorities with flawless execution, working in close partnership with Regional and Global Marketing, Medical, and cross-functional stakeholders, as well as external vendors and European affiliates. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in congress strategy and execution, strong project management capabilities, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, compliant, and differentiated congress and event experiences aligned with RevMed’s goals.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the strategic planning and end-to-end execution of RevMed’s regional and international congress and events plan, aligned with portfolio priorities and European objectives.
• Own the full congress lifecycle, from annual planning through execution and post-event evaluation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for congress activities, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (Medical, Commercial, Market Access, Compliance) to align on objectives and deliver impactful engagements.
• Drive cross-functional planning processes, establishing clear timelines, milestones, and communication frameworks.
• Oversee all aspects of congress delivery, including exhibit strategy, booth experience, attendee engagement, vendor and agency management, and on-site operations.
• Manage event logistics end-to-end, including registration, accommodation, hospitality, and venue coordination.
• Develop and manage congress budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and optimal resource allocation.
• Support Medical Affairs in the logistical execution of symposia and investigator meetings.
• Integrate congress activities into broader omnichannel engagement strategies to enhance stakeholder experience and impact.
• Identify and implement innovative, scalable, and sustainable approaches to elevate congress presence and engagement.
• Lead vendor and agency partnerships, including selection, scope definition, performance management, and continuous improvement.
• Support booth staffing, training materials, and coordination of on-site teams (virtual and in-person).
• Drive post-congress activities, including debriefs, performance tracking, insights generation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to country teams on national congresses and key events.
• Ensure all activities comply with RevMed policies, industry codes, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead planning and execution of internal events, including attendee coordination and alignment with business priorities.
• Oversee development of event materials, briefing documents, and post-congress reports.
• Ensure effective tracking of deliverables, budgets, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Support transparency reporting and proper documentation of HCP interactions.
• Act as a role model for RevMed’s values in all aspects of congress and event delivery.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally to support congresses and events, as required. Estimated around 30-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• 12+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years’ experience in global congress strategy and operations.
• Significant experience leading end-to-end planning and execution of congresses and large-scale events within the biotech industry.
• Strong knowledge of global healthcare compliance frameworks and their application to congress and event activities.
• Solid financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budget planning, forecasting, and cost management for complex events.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects across multiple stakeholders, managing competing priorities and timelines with strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing external vendors and agencies, including contract negotiation, scope definition, and performance oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with event management and registration platforms preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global, matrixed environment with evolving priorities.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, driving initiatives from concept through delivery.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and commitment to quality.
• Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external partners.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while also leading cross-functional initiatives.