Director of Content & Sponsorship Strategy

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-track conference content covering medical devices, healthcare IT, pharma, biotech, and related sectors, including keynotes, panels, and workshops tailored to diverse audiences (executives, procurement, researchers, start-ups)
• Design pre-, at-, and post-show programming to extend engagement and value across the full event lifecycle
• Oversee poster sessions, abstract submissions, and research presentations to ensure academic and scientific rigor
• Identify, vet, and secure speakers and subject matter experts; manage disclosures, bios, and conflict-of-interest checks
• Use attendee feedback and market insights to continually refine programming
• Ensure all content meets regulatory and compliance standards (FDA, PhRMA, EFPIA)
• Design and sell tiered thought leadership sponsorship packages aligned with sponsor goals
• Act as the main liaison between sponsors and internal teams, overseeing fulfillment timelines, activations, and contractual deliverables
• Track sponsorship performance and ROI, and identify opportunities to enhance sponsor value
• Build relationships with industry leaders and key opinion leaders to inform content and attract high-profile contributors

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in content development, event programming, or sponsorship management within the tradeshow, conference, or healthcare/pharmaceutical events industry, including 5-7 years specifically in medical education or healthcare event management
• Proven experience managing accredited educational programs for healthcare professionals
• Background in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or broader healthcare industry
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical/medical device regulatory landscape (FDA, EMA) and compliance frameworks (PhRMA Code, EFPIA)
• Familiarity with medical terminology, clinical practice, and healthcare industry trends
• Knowledge of tradeshow and event best practices, including experiential and content marketing, thought leadership, and hybrid/digital event formats
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate business goals into effective content and sponsorship programs
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders
• Solid commercial acumen, including sponsorship sales, contract management, and ROI analysis
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around medical content accuracy

Benefits

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world