Remote Freelance Pharma Events & Production Lead

About Our Client and the Role

Our client is a specialist UK-based delivery partner supporting pharmaceutical and medical device organisations across marketing, communications, education, and events. They deliver high‑quality, compliant project execution within highly regulated environments.

We are looking for a highly capable Freelance Technical Events & Production Manager to lead the technical setup, coordination, and live delivery of pharmaceutical and healthcare events across virtual, hybrid, and face‑to‑face formats. This role requires technical confidence and operational calm under pressure, managing event technology, streaming platforms, speaker coordination, and live troubleshooting while maintaining an exceptional client experience.

• Proven experience delivering virtual, hybrid, and live events within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industries
• Strong technical production and live streaming experience
• Experience managing webinar and event platforms such as Zoom, Teams, ON24, Webex, Hopin, Cvent, or similar
• Comfortable handling live troubleshooting and technical problem‑solving under pressure
• Experience coordinating speakers, rehearsals, and live show management
• Strong stakeholder and client management experience
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Highly tech‑savvy with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and platforms

• Experience working within ABPI‑regulated environments
• Exposure to pharmaceutical compliance and approval processes
• Experience integrating with enterprise client systems and workflows
• Knowledge of AV production, live broadcast environments, and event production tools
• Experience working with freelance or distributed delivery teams

• Calm, confident, and solutions‑focused under pressure
• Exceptionally organised and detail‑oriented
• Technically capable and operationally hands‑on
• Proactive, adaptable, and highly reliable
• Professional and client‑facing with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑moving freelance environment
• Passionate about delivering seamless, high‑quality event experiences

• Lead technical setup and live delivery for virtual, hybrid, and in‑person pharmaceutical events
• Manage streaming platforms, webinar systems, event technology, and production workflows
• Coordinate live broadcasts, speaker transitions, audience interaction tools, and event recordings
• Conduct technical rehearsals, speaker onboarding sessions, and pre‑event testing
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and calmly during live sessions
• Ensure high‑quality attendee experiences across all event formats

• Coordinate end‑to‑end operational delivery of assigned events
• Build and manage production schedules, run‑of‑show documents, and technical timelines
• Liaise with clients, venues, AV suppliers, production teams, and freelance specialists
• Support onsite event management where required
• Ensure all deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard
• Maintain clear communication across all stakeholders throughout delivery

• Act as a trusted point of contact for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients
• Integrate quickly into client systems, processes, and delivery environments
• Support senior stakeholders, presenters, and speakers throughout event preparation and delivery
  
  Communicate confidently with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Maintain professionalism and composure in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments

• Support process improvements across event delivery workflows
• Maintain accurate documentation, schedules, and technical requirements
• Contribute ideas to improve production quality, efficiency, and attendee engagement
• Escalate risks or delivery concerns proactively with proposed solutions

UK‑based remote role with flexibility required around live event schedules.

• Freelance / contract‑based engagement
• Travel required for onsite event support, client meetings, and…