Polina Suchanek

Pharma Events Professional at Independent Consultant

Speaker

Polina is an experienced pharma event and project management professional with 12+ years in the industry, covering commercial (Baxter) and medical (Amgen) roles, as well as pharma events within medical communications (Medicalwriters.com/Medcomms Experts) and event agencies (Egg Events). She has managed and overseen 300+ congresses and events across 20+ pharma and med device accounts, from corporate meetings to highly regulated HCP engagements, across Switzerland, Europe, the USA, Canada, Latin America, and Asia. Most recently, she led account process alignment at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, optimizing workflows, improving ToV processes, and supporting complex congresses and meetings.

Having worked on all sides of the event cycle - client side, medical communications agency, and logistics/event execution - Polina brings a 360-degree perspective to event management in life science, ensuring smooth and efficient cooperation among stakeholders. With a strong understanding of both European and American business cultures, she easily adapts to regional and cultural differences. Her multilingual skills further enhance her ability to connect with diverse audiences and stakeholders worldwide.

Based in Zurich, Polina is keen to bring her expertise to Europe and the USA. A strong believer that “the best events are like great cocktails - carefully crafted, flawlessly executed, and leaving a lasting impression”. Open to new opportunities and ready to make an impact.