Who we are:

GlobalData Healthcare operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change.

By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what’s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence.

Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world’s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData Healthcare is GlobalData’s largest division, and at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment, we are in the process of being carved out from the main GlobalData business. We need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world’s most successful organizations.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData Healthcare is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people.

The role:

Arena International Healthcare Events, part of GlobalData Healthcare, runs 25 + international market leading conferences every year across a variety of sectors. Our growing international portfolio spans the UK, US, Europe and Asia.

To be successful, you must be highly entrepreneurial, an excellent communicator with demonstratable track record in leading, project managing and delivering conferences/confex events in China. Key to success is the ability to build close relationships with Government and Industry (both sales side and buy-side)

What you’ll be doing:

Research and Development: Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, emerging topics, and key challenges to identify relevant conference themes and content. Writing the conference agenda and securing high-level speakers who are leaders in their field, ensuring alignment with audience interests and industry needs.
Sales / Sponsorship: Pitch and close sponsorship and exhibition revenue to China based CROs/vendors
Speaker Management: Coordinate speaker schedules, presentation requirements, and panel discussions to ensure a seamless and engaging program.
Attendee Acquisition: Research targeted job-titles from the biotech’s and pharmaceuticals companies. Manage the cycle of registration and ensure the delegates turn up onsite once they are booked Maintain up to date reporting for sales campaigns, through CRM system
Strategic Relationships and Partnerships. Build and manage a network/ relationships key partner in China to support and create value and connectivity of the event: E.G Government, Trade Bodes, Media
Conference Agenda Management: Plan and manage each aspect of conference agenda production and delivery including timelines, campaign management, speaker budget and speaker outreach. Work with internal teams, such as marketing, sales, and operations, to align promotional efforts and maximize attendance.
On-Site Management: Oversee conference session delivery, manage live sessions, and resolve any issues during the event to ensure smooth experience for speakers and attendees.
Post-Event Analysis: Gather feedback from attendees, speakers, and internal teams to assess the conference’s success and identify areas for improvement. Create post-event reports and analyses to measure the event’s impact, track key metrics, and guide future event planning.
Lead and support integrated, multi-channel campaigns (email, web, social, events, direct) to drive awareness of Arena International offerings; event sponsorship revenue, delegate footfall and lead generation for GDHC solutions.
Brand Building: Leverage insights, research, and best practices to support pipeline growth and brand differentiation. Oversee internal/external communications and content creation. (example webinars/podcasts/interviews) Build industry network and connections that drive GDHC/Arena’s sales growth

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Business, or related field.
3+ years' experience in conference production, event planning, or a similar role will be considered.
Strong research skills, with the ability to identify industry trends and translate them into relevant conference topics.
Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Essential Skills:

Fluent in Mandarin & English (Both Excellent Written & Spoken Skills)
Confident communicator able to hold peer-to-peer level meetings with C-Suite Executives.
Ability to travel to attend and delivery of events in China and Internationally as well as occasional client meetings in the Suzhou/Shanghai area if required
Experience in event production and delivery.

Preferred but not essential:

Healthcare/Pharma/Biotech Industries event experience.

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData Heathcare colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit careers.globaldata.com

GlobalData Healthcare believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData Healthcare is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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