Manager, Public Affairs

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 is 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. The Opportunity  We are currently seeking an experienced PR manager to join our Public Affairs team in Alameda, CA. The Public Affairs team has global responsibility for public relations and communications activities for Abbott’s diabetes care business.  The ideal candidate is a strong and passionate storyteller in consumer, tech, and health, has worked with international colleagues and has a proven-track record of top-tier media placements.  They can turn complex business, product and clinical information into clear stories, build thought leadership and executive visibility, lead strategic communications and manage issues. They are also genuinely curious about artificial intelligence (AI) – both as a practical tool for how we do our work (e.g., AI-assisted drafting, listening, and measurement) and as a strategic consideration for modern PR, including generative engine optimization (GEO) and how AI is reshaping how people discover and trust information about our products and brand. They will be self-motivated and nimble, thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and have experience leading and executing successful PR and communications programs across multiple markets. They will be comfortable working directly with senior leaders and colleagues across functions and geographies. They will have flexibility to host virtual meetings outside typical office hours.  What You’ll Work On  • Work closely with the Director, Public Affairs to set and drive international PR strategy, media relations and storytelling for Abbott’s diabetes business.  • In partnership with Public Affairs colleagues in countries outside North America, support the development and execution of external public relations strategies and approaches for key product launches/filings, key clinical and real-world data, product awareness programs/outreach and influencer programming.  • Develop, manage and execute global, integrated, insights-led PR campaigns from strategy through execution, including media strategy, storytelling, content, spokespeople, market activation and measurement.  • Build and manage relationships with top-tier business, technology, lifestyle, consumer and health reporters, including international media. Lead proactive media engagement and respond effectively to inbound opportunities and issues to protect reputation and advance business objectives.  • Develop communications strategy and plans and provide clear, trusted counsel to senior business leaders and key stakeholders, inclu