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General Manager - Live EventsLife Science Connect • Horsham, PA, US
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General Manager - Live Events

General Manager - Live Events

Life Science Connect • Horsham, PA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About Life Science Connect

Life Science Connect (“LSC”) is a leading B2B digital media company serving the life sciences industry. We provide trusted content, digital platforms, and networking opportunities that connect professionals across pharma, biotech, and medtech. Building on our strong digital presence, we are expanding into live events to bring our communities together face-to-face through conferences, summits, and forums designed to drive brand reputation, inspire innovation, enable scientific exchange, foster collaboration, and accelerate business growth.

Role Overview

The Live Events General Manager will be responsible for building and leading LSC’c new live events business unit from the ground up. This role will oversee strategy, operations, P&L ownership, and execution for a portfolio of conferences and events serving the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate is both entrepreneurial and operationally disciplined, with a proven track record of scaling B2B events and building high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Vision

Define and execute the overarching events strategy aligned with organizational goals (scientific, commercial, and reputational).

  • Identify market opportunities within the life sciences sector and design event formats that align with customer needs that best fit LSC’s current community footprint.
  • Define KPIs and success metrics to measure event performance and growth.
  • Act as a thought leader in event innovation, ensuring relevance and differentiation in a competitive life sciences landscape.
  • Event Portfolio Development
  • Oversee concept creation, agenda development, and speaker recruitment in partnership with subject matter experts in each of LSC’s communities.

  • Establish annual calendar of events, including flagship conferences, niche summits, and potential regional forums.
  • Ensure events are differentiated, valuable, and aligned with Life Science Connect’s brand, mission, and each communities’ editorial “causes and themes.”
  • Revenue & Partnerships
  • Own P&L responsibility for the events division.

  • Drive revenue through sponsorships, booth sales, attendee ticket sales, strategic partnerships, and other appropriate scalable opportunities as they present themselves.
  • Develop an internal sales function that collaborates with LSC’s existing sales teams to sell event opportunities to Life Science Connect’s existing clients.
  • Operations & Execution
  • Build and manage a team covering event production, operations, sales, and marketing.

  • Oversee vendor selection, contracts, and venue logistics to ensure smooth execution.
  • Implement best practices for risk management, budgeting, and compliance.
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Recruit, coach, and mentor a high-performing events team.

  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus.
  • Partner with internal departments (Editorial, Marketing, Sales, Technology) to integrate events with digital platforms.
  • Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in B2B events, conferences, or exhibitions, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or P&L role.
  • Demonstrated success launching and scaling new event portfolios.
  • Deep understanding of event business models, including sponsorship, delegate sales, and content-driven formats.
  • Strong network in the life sciences or healthcare sector preferred.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented, fast-moving environment.
  • What We Offer

  • Opportunity to build and lead a new business unit within an established and respected B2B media company.
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
  • Collaborative culture that values innovation, agility, and impact.
  • The chance to shape the future of live engagement in the life sciences sector.
  • We Invest in YOU At Life Science Connect, our commitment to empowering innovation and facilitating growth within the life sciences sector extends to our employees. We offer a comprehensive total compensation program designed to support your overall health, financial well-being, and professional development.

    In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy :

  • 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
  • To view all our job postings and showcases for some of our employees, visit : https : / / lifescienceconnect.com / careers /

    Principals only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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