OUR COMPANY
HCEsquared® is a leading healthcare solutions platform developed by healthcare specialists for healthcare specialists to elevate patient care. We serve our community of clinicians by delivering practical clinical and non-clinical content through digital and in-person connections. We provide our clinicians with solutions to serve their patients through onsite and digital educational content based on the newest and best therapies and techniques from respected thought leaders in the field of dermatology as well as services to enhance their career trajectories. Our offerings have been proven to enhance clinician confidence, demonstrated by our exceptional audience and partner retention rates for our ecosystem. For more details on our clinician offerings and continuing medical education, please visit our portfolio companies on the hcesquared.com website. Our conferences can be viewed at www.dermsquared.org
WHY JOIN HCESQUARED®?
At HCEsquared®, our mission is simple: elevate patient outcomes by elevating the people who deliver care. When you join us, you become part of a team that blends healthcare expertise, educational excellence, and a shared commitment to making a measurable impact.
Meaningful WorkYour contributions directly strengthen the skills and performance of healthcare professionals. Your work ultimately improves patient lives.
Growth-Driven CultureWe develop our people through coaching, stretch assignments, and opportunities to lead. Your professional growth isn’t a perk, it’s a priority.
Values-Led TeamworkYou’ll collaborate with high-performing colleagues who care about integrity and continuous improvement.
Empowered InnovationWe encourage new ideas and give you the autonomy to innovate and improve processes.
Flexibility With AccountabilityRemote work creates the flexibility you need while maintaining the high expectations forperformance, communication, and ownership.
THE ESSENTIALS
This role is best suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and bring a proven track record of delivering results through strong partnership and influence.
- Vision – the ability to zoom out, define what “good” looks like, and clearly communicate that direction across and beyond the organization.
- Strategic problem solving – the ability to translate vision into action by breaking complex opportunities or challenges into simple, executable strategies.
- Grounded Leadership – the ability to lead with confidence in direction while demonstrating humility in execution, taking ownership, seeking input, and adapting as new information emerges.
- Accountability and collaboration – the ability to take ownership of outcomes while motivating others to work effectively across the organization and setting clear expectations.
- Grit – the willingness and ability to overcome challenges, move beyond ideas, and consistently drive results.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: VP, Production
Reporting To: Head of Digital Product
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. HCEsquared® does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
ROLE SUMMARY
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
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is an opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your impact, and continue developing your expertise within a high-performing, mission-driven organization.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. HCEsquared® offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, flexibility, and professional growth of our team, including:
- 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
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