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Martial Gléron

Martial Gléron

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

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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
09.2014 - 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
04.2011 - 09.2014

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
04.2008 - 04.2011


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
01.2001 - 04.2008


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
09.1997 - 06.2001

Upper First Class - Business Tourism

Griffith University, Brisbane
12.1999 - 06.2000

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
09.2014 - Actuel
Senior Marketing Communication Manager - COVIDIEN
04.2011 - 09.2014
Internation Communication Coordinator - SANOFI Global Headquarters
04.2008 - 04.2011
Global Congress and Event Specialist - SANOFI Global Headquarters
01.2001 - 04.2008
Griffith University - Upper First Class, Business Tourism
12.1999 - 06.2000
Université d’Angers, Business Tourism and Hotel Management - Master’s, Business Tourism
09.1997 - 06.2001
Martial GléronCongress & Event Director - Team & project management, communication.