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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Our location in Alameda, California, currently has an opportunity for a Manager, Public Relations - Diabetes Care. The Public Affairs function for Abbott's diabetes care business has global responsibility for public relations activities for the world-leading sensing technology platform including the FreeStyle Libre for people with diabetes and Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor designed for athletic performance.

The successful candidate is passionate about consumer technology and its impact on human health. Seeking a candidate who is a strong storyteller in consumer, tech, and health, and has a proven-track record of top-tier media relations skills, can create compelling internal and external content, manage and anticipate crisis and issues, and develop international PR programming. The candidate will be self-motivated and nimble, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment, and have experience in supporting and executing successful PR and communications programs. Seeking a candidate with an ability to manage multiple projects across time zones, experience in working with other PR teams, agencies, and international media, and has experience in managing crisis scenarios (pro-active and reactive), and supporting employee communications. 

The manager is responsible for supporting the director of Public Affairs and international Public Affairs colleagues to manage the execution of internal and external public relations programs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide strategic counsel to marketing groups, internal/external clients, and country-level leadership on business-related efforts and initiatives; partner with various stakeholders including regulatory affairs, operations, quality, R&D, HR, government affairs, investor relations, legal and finance.
• Support the development and execution of external public relations strategies and approaches for key global product launches/filings, key clinical and real-world data, product awareness programs/outreach and influencer programming.
• Work extensively with international affiliates, Public Affairs colleagues outside of the U.S., and agency partners. Assist director in developing plans, toolkits, content, and supporting communication needs of country managers and affiliates around the world. Oversee PR agency management and/or PR agency selection process as needed.
• Work extensively with top-tier business, technology, lifestyle, consumer and sports reporters (both proactively and reactively) to enhance and protect the company’s reputation as well as advance business objectives.
• Develop compelling consumer-focused storylines, positioning and key messaging for the business.
• Assist with executive communications strategy and development of internal communication materials.
• Identify and anticipate issues and working with appropriate functions to counsel management on reputation/business impact and influence business decision making process.
• Develop multimedia, content and social and digital strategies to complement key Public Affairs campaigns.
• Set metrics to measure effectiveness of internal and external communication efforts.
• Interface with various division and corporate constituencies, including government affairs, investor relations, legal, finance, marketing, regulatory, medical, clinical and senior management.
• Coach senior divisional executives, businesses, regions and third-party spokespeople on delivery of key messages.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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