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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care division where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist Marketing Communications within our Abbott Diabetes Care business reporting to the Global Digital Marketing Director. In this role, you will be the key point of contact between the respective team and internal stakeholders involved in marketing projects from start to finish, including content development, project management and global distribution of materials. This role is crucial to the success of the Business Unit's marketing objectives by creating and implementing a broad range of marketing communications activities through autonomous and collaborative project management.

What You’ll Work On

• DevelopsanddeliversmarketingcampaignsandactivitiesinpartnershipwithADC Marketing Team, Global ProductManagers, Regional Marketing, SalesManagers,countrystakeholders,regulatory,legal,andexternalvendors.

• Drivesglobalmarketingprojectsfromconcepttocompletion,overseeingallaspectsincludingrequirementsgathering,scopedefinition,creativebrief,design,budget,approval,andchangecontrolfortheportfoliooftoptierglobalproducts

• ContributestoandsupportsProductManagers/Directorsandregionalmarketinginthedevelopmentandexecutionofannualmarketingandproductlaunchplans,marcommdevelopmentthateffectivelycommunicatesproductpositioning,rebrandingandtraining

• Monitorsprogress,assureadherenceandevaluatetheperformanceofbrandandmarketingtacticstoensureobjectivesaremet

• Deliversreportsanddevelopspresentationsagainstmarketingmaterialcreationincludingpresentingtoandforbusinessunitcohorts

• Createsstrongworkingrelationshipswithinternalstakeholdersandcross-functionalteamsnecessarytodeliveragainstfast-paceddeadlinesandgoals

• Projectmanagesexecutionstepsnecessarytolaunchandrevisemarketingandsalesmaterialsincludingworkingwithdivisionalsharedservices,externalpartnersandinternalcross-functionalteams.

• SupportsfinanceprocessbymanagingandtrackingsubmissionsofPOs,invoicesandotherdivisionalmarketingexpenses

• Leadsendtoendprocessincludingdevelopment,coordinationanddeliveryoftacticalmarketingmaterialsandcontentsuchasbrochures,websites,advertisements,animateddemonstrations, mobileapps,trainingmaterials,distributorpromotions,events,videos,andothersalestools

• Maintainsperiodicreviewofactiveportfolioofglobalmarketingmaterialsincludingmanagingrevisions,suggestingreplacementanddevelopingnewcontent/materials

• Independentlyperformsassignmentswithlimitedinstructionanddevelopsapproachtoasolutionbasedonneeds/goals

• Understandsandisawareofthequalityconsequenceswhichmayoccurfromtheimproperperformanceoftheirspecificjob;hasawarenessofdevicedefectsthatmayoccurintheirareaofresponsibility,includingproductdesign,verificationandvalidation,manufacturingandtestingactivities

• Responsibleforexhibitingprofessionalbehaviorwithbothinternal/externalbusinessassociatesthatreflectspositivelyonthecompanyandisconsistentwiththecompany’spoliciesandpractices

• Carriesoutdutiesincompliancewithestablishedbusinesspolicies

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Advertising, marketing, or communications or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Minimum 5 years In Marketing Communications

Minimum 5 years experience delivering marketing and sales tools through various mediums including but not limited to print, web, email, event, animation, video and mobile

Microsoft Office and familiarity/comfort with other web-based software tools

Strategy development through tactical executions of marketing activities

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and influence multiple colleagues, complex tasks and projects from conception to successful completion under minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to communicate well orally, in writing and through presentations.

Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills

Fluent in English, additional language skills a plus

Event Planning & Coordination

Experience in medical device/diagnostics, healthcare industry or agency role is a plus

Experience working internationally or with other countries and cultures is a plus

Sensitivity to cross-cultural differences

Flexible, effective, and results-driven within a fast paced, dynamic, evolving environment

Ability to work individually and with cross functional teams

Highly organized, detail-oriented, outstanding time management

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com , on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers .

The base pay for this position is $112,000.00 – $224,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com