Strategy Director, Speaker Bureau

Why Join the HWP Group? 

Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (HWP), is a women-founded, women-led medical and scientific communications agency that collaborates with life science industry stakeholders to develop award-winning solutions that advance patient care. Hybrid Healthcare Communications, LLC (Hybrid), transforms scientific content into compelling live and virtual user experiences through digital platforms, congress engagement, and more. In October 2023, these 2 successful companies joined forces under the HWP Group to bring clients, providers, and patients the best of both worlds—outstanding educational programming paired with innovative digital and interactive dissemination vehicles. 

We are committed to making a difference in health care and in the lives of our team members.  We aim to provide every employee with a job they love in a culture focused on career growth, well-being, and community outreach. We have been recognized as both an MM&M Best Place to Work and an Inc. Best Workplace.  

For more information, visit thehwpgroup.com or hybridhealth.com. 

What You Need to Know 

We’re looking to add a Strategy Director, Speaker Bureau to our team. The Strategy Director for the speaker bureau is responsible for identifying, developing and growing opportunities for the Company.  This role will be a trusted partner to the client, demonstrating a high degree of understanding of the brand and organizational strategic imperatives for successful speaker bureau execution.    

What You’ll Do 

The Strategy Director, Speaker Bureau will be accountable to the EVP, Strategy and the Managing Director, Speaker Bureau. In addition, this role will:     

  • Conduct annual market research to identify trends, insights and competitive intelligence   
  • Recommend changes to processes, execution, technology, based on experiences validated by data   
  • Review data summaries provided by the HWP data team across accounts to analyze the speaker bureau ecosystem, identify trends and make recommendations accordingly 
  • Support effective and relevant QBR presentations to demonstrate value to clients  
  • Support PD/client discussions ensuring strategy is pulled through, including training of PDs to have a strategic mindset  
  • Review annual business needs forms to ensure alignment with strategic imperatives  
  •  Support the expansion of Speaker Bureau by developing and participating in pitch presentations to potential clients 
  • Collaborate with HWP Medical Marketing to align Speaker Bureau initiatives with client strategic plans and support brand planning 
  • Represent the Speaker Bureau in client pitches, capability presentations, and at trade shows and conventions, providing thought leadership and promoting HWP’s expertise 
  • Lead the discovery process for new accounts, ensuring a smooth transition to the assigned Speaker Bureau account team 
  • Leverage business acumen and client relationship skills to identify opportunities for expanding service offerings and developing new revenue streams 
  • Provide insight and recommendations to the PDs on the budget development process for new programs, ensuring financial alignment with client needs and company profitability goals 

What You’ll Have 

  •  Robust understanding of the Speaker Bureau landscape, with 10+ years of Speaker Bureau meeting planning/project management experience within a medical communications or medical advertising agency 
  • In-depth knowledge of databases, portals and program management processes specific to Speaker Bureau and HWP operations 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools, especially Adobe Workfront 
  • Excellent oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills  
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead and participate effectively in meetings and communicate action items clearly 
  •  Ability to develop and implement strategic plans in alignment with client objectives and HWP’s Speaker Bureau goals 
  • High level of financial awareness, understanding of budgeting and forecasting, and the ability to identify and drive business growth opportunities 
  • Emphasis on client satisfaction and relationship-building to foster strong client partnerships and retain accounts 
  • Proactive approach to analyzing market trends and adapting strategies to meet client needs and emerging opportunities 
  • Ability to identify and address challenges effectively with both internal teams and clients 

What We Offer 

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • 401k plan employer matching 
  • Eligibility for profit sharing 
  • Generous PTO, including a week off in December for the holidays  
  • Paid volunteer time off  
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • On-site gym and other employee wellness initiatives  
  • Casual work attire 
  • Comprehensive mental health services  
  • Leadership development training program and other career development programs  
  • Remote and hybrid work schedule options 

M/F/D/V 

Please note, we will only respond to candidates we deem qualified. 

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