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Martial Gléron

Martial Gléron

Congress & Event Director - Team & project management, communication.
PARIS

Profil professionnel

Healthcare communications and congress strategy leader with 25 years of experience in medical device and pharmaceutical sectors.

Expert in global event strategy, scientific engagement, compliance, and cross-functional execution across matrix organizations.

Proven track record delivering product launches, medical education programs, and high-impact congress presence across international markets.

Vue d'ensemble

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Expérience

Convention & Event Director

MEDTRONIC EMEA
Paris
2014.09 - Actuel

Led regional events strategy, congress execution, budget governance, team leadership, and digital transformation initiatives across EMEA.

  • Managed an annual portfolio of 100–120 congresses across EMEA, split into 4 portfolios and 18 operating units.
  • Own ~€10M yearly budget, including forecasting, spend governance, and vendor strategy.
  • Lead team of 9 direct reports across matrix organization.
  • Drive process alignment, systems integration, and rebranding initiatives.
  • Introduced new Lead Generation, AI analytics, and project management systems.
  • Reduced vendor costs through strategic consolidation and operational efficiencies.

Senior Marketing Communication Manager

COVIDIEN
Paris
2011.04 - 2014.09

Led marketing communications and congress strategy across EMEA Minimally Invasive Therapies portfolio, supporting product launches, branding, sales enablement, and digital engagement.

  • Managed end-to-end EMEA congress presence and corporate events, including annual regional meetings.
  • Developed integrated marketing materials, messaging, and digital campaigns for Neurovascular and Peripheral Vascular product positioning.
  • Supported sales organization with application content and HCP-facing communications.
  • Drove regional rebranding initiatives ensuring alignment with global brand strategy.

Internation Communication Coordinator

SANOFI Global Headquarters
Paris
2008.04 - 2011.04

Corporate Communications (Cross-Functional Projects & Governance).

  • Led cross-functional communication projects across regional and country teams, developed reporting platforms, and supported global transformation and corporate messaging initiatives.

Global Congress and Event Specialist

SANOFI Global Headquarters
Paris
2001.01 - 2008.04

International Congress & Events Management (Global Marketing)

  • Managed international congresses, standalone events, and product launch activities as part of the global marketing organization, supporting cross-functional teams across commercial, medical, and communications.

Formation

Master’s - Business Tourism

Université d’Angers, Business Tourism and Hotel Management, Angers, 49
1997.09 - 2001.06

Upper First Class - Business Tourism

Griffith University, Brisbane
1999.12 - 2000.06

Compétences

  • Global medical congress management

  • HCP/KOL engagement

  • Product launch activation

  • Corporate & internal communications

  • Event governance & compliance (MedTech/Pharma)

  • Cross-functional leadership

  • Vendor & budget management

  • Digital & hybrid events

  • Process improvement & transformation

Languages

Anglais
Expérimenté (C2)
Espagnol
Intermédiaire

Informations complémentaires

Travel, running, cycling, swimming

Chronologie

Convention & Event Director - MEDTRONIC EMEA
2014.09 - Actuel
Senior Marketing Communication Manager - COVIDIEN
2011.04 - 2014.09
Internation Communication Coordinator - SANOFI Global Headquarters
2008.04 - 2011.04
Global Congress and Event Specialist - SANOFI Global Headquarters
2001.01 - 2008.04
Griffith University - Upper First Class, Business Tourism
1999.12 - 2000.06
Université d’Angers, Business Tourism and Hotel Management - Master’s, Business Tourism
1997.09 - 2001.06
Martial GléronCongress & Event Director - Team & project management, communication.