Event Director ViVE

About the Role We are looking for an experienced, commercially driven, and highly motivated Event Director with deep experience in healthcare, health technology, or digital health to lead the end-to-end growth and delivery of ViVE. Key Responsibilities Event & Team Leadership Lead the overall event strategy and execution for ViVE across marketing, sales, content, operations, strategic partnerships, and hosted buyer programs—ensuring alignment with the evolving US healthcare and health technology landscapeOwn and continuously evolve the master project plans for event, ensuring alignment across all functions and managing event timelineRun agile project cycles and “sprints” to deliver key milestones and drive momentum across overlapping event cyclesInspire, manage, and develop a cross-functional team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative cultureBe hands-on in delivery—comfortable executing as well as leading Commercial Accountability Own and deliver the full event revenue for ViVE across sponsorship, exhibition, hosted buyer meetings, and delegate ticket salesWork closely with the sales team to maximize all revenue opportunities and optimize performance across both eventsActively contribute to sales, including closing high-value sponsorship deals with global healthcare brandsCollaborate with Head of Growth on pipeline management, sales reporting, and forecasting across dual revenue streamsLead internal stakeholders to evolve sponsorship inventory, including creating innovative, high-value commercial opportunities that leverage the ViVE audience Product Development & Innovation Continuously enhance ViVE to ensure they remain industry-leadingIdentify and implement new ideas across pricing models, content formats, audience experiences, and partnershipsStay ahead of US healthcare trends including digital health, AI, payer/provider dynamics, health equity, and policy developments shaping the future of healthcareChampion a customer-first mindset, ensuring both events deliver exceptional value for all stakeholdersLeverage insights and best practices to drive continuous improvementContinuously evolve ViVE's executive-level experiences, hosted buyer programs, networking formats, and specialty content areas to increase attendee value and sponsor ROI Strategic Partnership Management Serve as the primary executive lead for the CHIME partnership, ensuring alignment on strategic priorities, audience growth, content development, and long-term value creationBuild and maintain senior relationships with key industry stakeholders in healthcare and health technology, including health systems, payers, pharma, medtech, digital health companies, investors, and associationsIdentify and secure new strategic partnerships to expand the reach and influence of both eventsAct as an ambassador for ViVE within the US and global healthcare and technology ecosystem P&L Ownership Own the full P&L for ViVE, ensuring strong financial performance and profitabilityManage cost control, budgeting, and team spend across dual event budgetsDeliver accurate and timely revenue forecasting across all revenue streamsRegularly review and adjust forecasts based on performance, market conditions, and macroeconomic factors affecting the US healthcare sector About You You'll be an experienced event or portfolio leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building market-leading products. You'll bring: Deep knowledge of the US healthcare, healthcare technology, or digital health landscape.A strong understanding of providers, payers, health systems, health IT vendors, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.A minimum of seven years' experience leading large-scale conferences, exhibitions, or complex commercial event portfolios.At least five years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.A proven track record of owning and exceeding ambitious commercial and profitability targets.Experience negotiating and closing enterprise-level sponsorship agreements.Experience managing strategic partnerships with associations, industry bodies, or co-creation partners.Experience launching, scaling, or transforming event products within the US market.Strong commercial acumen with confidence interpreting financial reports, forecasts, and business performance metrics.Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executive and C-suite audiences.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.A hands-on leadership style with a willingness to lead by example.Willingness to travel domestically as required throughout the event lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the healthcare industry's most respected and fastest-growing event brands.