Event Vice President - INTERPHEX
Are you excited by the opportunity to lead and grow INTERPHEX, a flagship event serving the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology community?
Do you enjoy turning market insight into standout experiences and measurable commercial growth?
About Interphex INTERPHEX is the leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology event, bringing together industry innovation, expert-led education, and business connections across the pharmaceutical product development lifecycle. The event connects pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biologics, biotechnology, and related life-sciences manufacturing professionals with suppliers and partners spanning bioprocessing, automation, instrumentation, cleanroom solutions, contract manufacturing and outsourcing, packaging, compliance, and API/raw materials.
About the Role As the Event Vice President, you will lead the strategy, delivery, and growth of INTERPHEX within the RX Global portfolio. You will set the vision for the brand and event experience, translate market and customer insight into a differentiated offering, and align cross-functional teams around strong commercial and customer outcomes. This role combines strategic leadership, market development, and hands-on delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a clear strategic business plan that grows INTERPHEX's market relevance, audience, revenue, and customer value
Lead end-to-end event planning and delivery, including positioning, budgeting, forecasting, program development, onsite execution, and post-event evaluation
Maintain a strong understanding of customer needs, market drivers, emerging technologies, manufacturing priorities, regulatory developments, and the competitive landscape across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem
Translate industry insight into a compelling event experience, including education, show-floor features, demonstrations, networking, partnerships, and other programs spanning the product development lifecycle
Lead and influence across a matrix of teams, including sales, marketing, content, operations, registration, digital, and leadership, to align priorities and ensure seamless execution
Strengthen the value proposition for exhibitors, sponsors, attendees, and partners, using market segmentation and customer insight to support sales strategy and audience growth
Build and maintain trusted relationships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers, CMOs and CDMOs, suppliers, associations, media, thought leaders, advisory groups, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees
Identify new growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and emerging market segments that can expand INTERPHEX's reach and commercial impact
Manage budgets and performance against agreed financial, commercial, and customer KPIs, using data and feedback to guide decisions and continuous improvement
Represent INTERPHEX at relevant industry events, customer meetings, and networking opportunities to strengthen visibility, credibility, and relationships
Requirements
Experience leading and delivering B2B events or trade shows, with accountability for strategic and commercial outcomes
Strong commercial acumen and experience with business planning, budgeting, forecasting, revenue growth, and performance management
Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or biologics, biotechnology, or related life-sciences manufacturing and outsourcing markets is a strong plus, but not required
Ability to quickly learn a complex, technical, and highly regulated market; synthesize industry information; and become a credible partner to customers and internal teams
Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex timelines, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholders
Confidence working in a matrix environment, setting direction, influencing without direct authority, and aligning cross-functional teams
Demonstrated relationship-building skills and comfort engaging with senior customers, partners, associations, thought leaders, and other industry stakeholders
Clear, confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate insight into practical plans and compelling value propositions
An entrepreneurial, creative, and solutions-focused mindset, with sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and resilience under pressure
Willingness to travel and occasionally work non-traditional hours aligned with INTERPHEX and other relevant event schedules
Work in a Way that Works for You We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working Pattern Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
About the Business RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit
Primary Location Base Pay Range: Home based-Maryland $124,200 - $230,800. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
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