VP, Production

Role Description

As VP, Production, you are the creative and operational force behind every way HCEsquared shows up for the dermatology community—from the energy of a packed national conference to the focus of a regional workshop, to the polish of a virtual broadcast, to the on-demand pull of a podcast or video series. You lead an integrated production organization of three teams—Senior Event Production, Virtual Content & Events, and Digital Production—and set one unmistakable standard of quality that carries across every format and program, both CME and non-CME.

Reporting to the Head of Product, you ensure that whether an HCP joins us in a ballroom, on a livestream, or through their earbuds, the experience feels unmistakably HCEsquared: expertly produced, intentionally designed, and worth coming back to. You are the leader who turns complex, multi-format production into a single, seamless ecosystem that scales without ever feeling mass-produced.

Accountability

• Own production across product lines, achieving >85% of initiatives delivered within approved timelines and budgets.
• Portfolio delivered in line with approved financial plans, including revenue realization and margin performance.
• Production team recruited, developed, and led to deliver consistent execution quality across all events.
• Operational readiness and execution quality maintained across all conferences, including production delivery, onsite experience, and technical performance.
• Production insights and constraints communicated proactively to inform portfolio strategy and sponsor feasibility.
• Exhibit core leadership competencies including accountability, collaboration, strategic vision, problem-solving, resilience, and humility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and scale an integrated production organization of three teams—Senior Event Production, Virtual Content & Events, and Digital Production—coaching their leaders (Senior Director, Manager, and Senior Manager) to deliver consistent, high-quality output across every format.
• Own production strategy and delivery across the full product ecosystem—large national conferences, regional and local workshops, virtual events, CME and non-CME content programs, and digital video and podcast production—ensuring each format meets a unified standard of quality.
• Define and safeguard a consistent brand experience across all offerings, so that every touchpoint—live, virtual, or on-demand—feels unmistakably HCEsquared in look, feel, and audience experience.
• Direct production infrastructure and vendor management across formats, overseeing AV, staging, run-of-show, broadcast and streaming, studio and field video, audio and podcast production, and onsite and virtual technical delivery.
• Own production economics across the portfolio, partnering with Product, Finance, Operations, and vendors to plan, track, and control costs while supporting margin targets across live, virtual, and digital product lines.
• Establish operating rhythms, workflows, and quality standards across the three teams, ensuring reliable handoffs, shared best practices, and predictable delivery at scale.
• Partner with Product, CME, Marketing, Data & Tech, and Sales leadership as the production expert on feasibility, sponsor/funder fulfillment, and new-format development, ensuring commitments are met as sold and new products launch production-ready.
• Provide production insight, constraints, and opportunities to the Head of Product and Product Line Leaders to inform portfolio strategy, investment, and roadmap decisions across the ecosystem.
• Champion innovation in production—new formats, technologies, and workflows—that elevates the audience experience and expands how HCEsquared reaches its community.

Requirements

• 4-year degree from an accredited academic institution.
• 15+ years in live event, virtual, and digital content production, with progressive leadership across formats.
• Experience managing $40M+ event portfolios and multi-event calendars.
• Deep expertise in AV, staging, production infrastructure, and vendor management.
• Hands-on expertise producing virtual events and livestream/broadcast programming, including streaming platforms, remote production workflows, and webinar delivery.
• Proven experience producing digital content—studio and field video, podcasts, and on-demand series—across pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams of 8+ direct reports.
• Strong budget management skills with P&L accountability.
• Excellence in vendor negotiation and contract management.
• Crisis management and real-time problem-solving under pressure.
• Proficiency in event management platforms (Cvent), project management tools.
• 8-10+ years in healthcare or medical education production (live, virtual, or digital).
• Deep understanding of CME compliance and accreditation requirements.
• Experience managing pharma-sponsored medical education events.
• Knowledge of HCP audience expectations and engagement preferences.
• Familiarity with dermatology or specialty medicine conferences preferred.
• Understanding of industry compliance (OIG, PhRMA Code).
• Experience with medical faculty management and speaker requirements.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with a flexible time off policy.
• Dedicated professional development support, including reimbursement for approved learning and development activities.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, with a significant portion of premiums subsidized for employees and eligible dependents, as well as access to HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Cell phone reimbursement for business use.
• Home office stipend to support a productive remote setup.