Marketing Communications Specialist

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Marketing Communications Specialist

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that’s recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Neuromodulation

Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These medication-free therapies allow us to provide patients with critical symptom management so they can truly experience life to the fullest.

The Opportunity

We’re actively recruiting a Marketing Communications Specialist in Austin or Plano, TX. This position is responsible for supporting the strategic development and implementation of marketing communications launch and campaign plans and strategic content development for both Chronic Pain and Movement Disorders therapies. This position will help shape the customer experience through dynamic content creation and intentional project management to highlight the true value of our comprehensive product portfolio.

What You’ll Work On

• Collaborate with various teams including marketing and regulatory on all marketing content to ensure content successfully meets marketing objectives, brand standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Translate creative direction and messaging into compelling copy designed for traditional and digital media for a given launch or campaign
• Assist in the development of all launch and campaign goals, strategies, and timelines to ensure a smooth commercialization process. 
• Develop creative brief with marketing counterpart(s) to help support project business case and collateral development process.
• Interface with multiple departments within the division and build relationships to ensure global business needs are considered for all launch and campaign related activities.
• Manage agencies and outside vendors to produce work within brand and content standards and consistent with product labeling and messaging.
• Support project budget management and provide weekly updates on status.
• Manage print production, inventory, and distribution of new and in-market materials for the U.S. field team. 
• Creation of and updates of PowerPoint presentations.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Ability to travel 10% (domestic).

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• 3+ years’ experience in Marketing Communications

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience developing short and long form content across multiple channels such as LinkedIn, blogs, and print media, ideally in the medical device industry
• Knowledge and understanding of general SEO and digital copywriting
• Outstanding writing & content development skills with a strong portfolio showcasing websites, blogs, social media posts, and print media
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Excellent proof-reading skills
• Print Production knowledge
• MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• MS Project or similar software (i.e., monday.com., Trello, or Asana).
• Knowledge of both PC and Mac hardware/software
• 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
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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 www.abbott.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott.

The base pay for this position is

$57,300.00 – $114,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Marketing Support

DIVISION:NM Neuromodulation

LOCATION:United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

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