Pharmaceutical Medical Events/ Medical Education contractor


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£40 to £55 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, EC2V 6DB
Working pattern:	Hybrid
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

My client, a global pharmaceutical company with a goal of contributing to healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability. They are focused on improving people's quality of life by preventing, alleviating, and curing diseases. They have a wide pharmaceutical portfolio, specialising in some of the following areas: oncology, neuroscience, and rare diseases.

There is an opportunity for a Pharmaceutical Medical Events Project Manager specialising in Pharmaceutical Medical Education events to join their Global Medical, Medical Communications Department on an initial 6-month contract.

You will have expert experience in Pharmaceutical event management, MedComms, Medical Education conferences (global) and Logistics.

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PAYE / Umbrella

Remote / London - must be able to travel as and when needed.

Your new role

As the Medical Events Project Manager, you will lead and orchestrate Global Medical Events execution, including Medical Education Events, coordinating global (including US) and local cross-functional teams to transform strategic objectives into successful and compliant execution, while adhering to budgetary guidelines and business ethics.

This is a very hands-on role. You will be the primary point of contact for all logistics, planning and delivery of medical events as well as budget follow-up and contracts, i.e. creating and managing PO's and managing service contracts etc.

What you'll need to succeed

- You must have wide-ranging and several years' experience in Pharmaceutical Medical Event Management, incorporating both strategic event planning and hands-on event delivery.

- You must have experience of Pharmaceutical Global Medical Education Events, ideally with some experience within the US market.

- You must have expert standalone Pharmaceutical Medical Events experience ie medical education events, medical congresses, medical conferences etc.

- Have the ability to apply emerging knowledge and trends; build strong relationships; contribute to expertise within and beyond the assigned area

- Knowledge, understanding, and experience with pharmaceutical regulations such as (HIPAA and the Sunshine Act)- Demonstrated competencies in supporting/working in high-level organisations.

- Hands-on working experience, knowledge, and understanding of both the conventional and pharmaceutical industries, as well as business practices that support best-in-class pharmaceutical medical event planning management and execution within the pharmaceutical industry.

What you need to do now

Before you apply for this position, it is vital that you are in possession of a UK passport or relevant visa to work without restrictions in the UK and residing in the UK.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Roberta Atkins on 03330106292

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