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About the Role

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. We are seeking an experienced, high-caliber Marketing Communications Sr. Specialist who will be responsible for executing campaigns across multiple channels and geographies to enable sales and build the Abbott Brand. This role’s success is built upon the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the business, product, customer, distribution channels, and competitors while applying their perspective and expertise in marketing communications to execute global plans.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute measurable, multi-channel communications strategies and campaigns to support the commercialization of solutions globally.
Execute campaigns Globally, as well as in specific geographies, such as the U.S., Canada and Latin America.
Develop and maintain an understanding about the nuances of different global geographies and selling divisions to ensure communications campaigns enable the sales organizations.
Develop creative brief with marketing counterpart(s) to help support project business case.
Produce communications materials using established department procedures and tools.
Lead and, at times, support global product positioning, messaging and creative development working with manager.
Lead global congress communications initiatives.
Participate in the development of the communications annual operating plan and budget plan.
Understand project budgets and propose cost-saving measures where appropriate.
Collaborate closely with peers in Marketing, Shared Services, Public Relations, Creative and Internal Communications to align on product launches, campaigns, process, strategies, best practices and efficiencies.
Manage special projects such as monthly report.
Manages SOWs for the team.
Partner and collaborate with outside agencies/vendors to ensure initiatives meet expectations.
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
Understand project budgets and propose cost-saving measures where appropriate.
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Requirements

3-5 years’ professional experience in marketing communications, advertising or another similar field.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
Excellent proof-reading skills.
Ability to learn new tasks quickly and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
Strong project management skills.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Excellent use of MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel software.
Experience working with PC and Apple iPad.
Medical Device Industry or another regulated industry experience preferred.

Skills

Marketing Communications
Advertising
Project Management
MS Office
PowerPoint
Excel

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Standard

Experience Level

Sr. Specialist

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, English or equivalent.

Salary/Compensations

$68,000.00 – $136,000.00

Benefits

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 student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
Health and wellness benefits

About the Company

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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.

Equal Opportunity

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.