Sr Specialist, Global Marketing Communications - Electrophysiology

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.

Sr. Specialist, Global Brand & Channel Marketing – Electrophysiology 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, th e Freedom 2 Save student debt program, an d 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 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.

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. This position is located in Austin, TX. What You’ll Do 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