At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global congress operations and ensure seamless event delivery.
- Company: Join ViiV Healthcare, a leader in the healthcare industry with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing high-profile global events in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in event management and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end operational delivery of ViiV Healthcare's presence at priority global congresses
- Drive engagement planning aligned to global strategy, business priorities, and compliance requirements
- Oversee the full congress lifecycle, including planning, booth development, logistics, and post-event evaluation
- Manage on-site execution, including setup, stakeholder briefings, and issue resolution
- Coordinate attendance, travel logistics, and engagement activities across global stakeholders
- Build and manage strong relationships with congress organisers, suppliers, and external partners
- Ensure delivery meets governance, compliance, and quality standards
Why you?
You will be a collaborative and proactive professional who thrives in complex environments. You bring structure to large programmes and build trusted relationships across teams. You focus on delivery excellence and continuous improvement from planning through to post-congress evaluation.
Qualifications
- Experience in congress, event, or operations management in a regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, pharma, life sciences)
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex timelines and priorities
- Experience delivering large-scale global events, including logistics, budgets, and supplier management
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across global teams
- Understanding of compliance, governance, and external engagement requirements
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and solutions-oriented
- Ability to stay calm and effective in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Preferred Experience
- Demonstrated experience applying a customer experience (CX) lens to deliver impactful and engaging interactions
- Background in communications, engagement, or content delivery, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling experiences
Equal Opportunity Employer
ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
Global Congress Operations Manager employer: Gsk
ViiV Healthcare is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer opportunities to engage in impactful global events while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met. Our commitment to diversity and equal opportunity creates a supportive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our mission in the healthcare sector.
