- Role: Event Planner for Medical Affairs (Pharmaceutical Sector)
- Location: Hybrid-working – Stockley Park, Uxbridge (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Length: 12-month contract
- Rate: Market Rates (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)
- Start Date: June 2026 (or ASAP)
The Opportunity:
ISR Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading global pharmaceutical organisation in their search for an experienced Medical Affairs and Corporate Event Planner to join their Meeting and Events team on an initial 12-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional with a background in pharmaceutical or healthcare event management to contribute to the compliant delivery of key Medical Affairs programmes, including Advisory Boards, departmental meetings and other high-profile healthcare professional (HCP) events.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years’ experience in corporate event planning ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors.
- Proven success in managing complex logistics, budgets and vendor relationships within regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of HCP engagement compliance, including contracting and payment processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills who is highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Confident working with internal compliance and event management systems (experience with Cvent or Veeva is a major bonus).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
NB: The role will include regular travel across UK and Europe, at least once per month, generally 3 or 4 days at a time but can be up to a week on occasions.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver Medical Affairs Advisory Programs, departmental meetings and other HCP-facing events from concept to completion.
- Ensure all activities comply with internal policies, industry regulations and global transparency requirements.
- Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders, vendors and HCPs on all aspects of event logistics and execution.
- Manage the full lifecycle of events through internal systems, ensuring accurate documentation, timely approvals and compliance.
- Conduct venue sourcing, site inspections and vendor negotiations in alignment with procurement and legal standards.
- Manage event budgets including purchase orders, reconciliations and compliance reporting.
- Attend key events to ensure seamless execution and a high-quality experience for all participants.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and share best practice across the team and provide guidance and training on compliant event processes to colleagues as required.
Applications:
To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Medical Affairs Event Planner on an initial 12-month engagement, operating on a hybrid-working basis located in Uxbridge, West London; please call and speak with Jodie Hall here at ISR Recruitment on 07706 321 079 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (jodie@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.