Specialist, Neuromodulations Conventions & Events

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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. Youll 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 high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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.

The Opportunity

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 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. For years Abbotts medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster more effective and less its glucose monitoring systems innovative therapies for treating heart disease or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day our technologies help more than 10000 people have healthier hearts improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders and liberate more than 500000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.

Our team in Austin TX is looking for a Specialist Neuromodulations Conventions & Events.

The Specialist Neuromodulations Conventions & Events develops and drives Abbotts Neuromodulation strategy to ensure a successful presence at key healthcare conventions & events in support of business goals divisional objectives and company position is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of convention & event programs to support the business and deliver results.

What Youll Work On

• Reporting to and working closely with the Global Director Conventions & Events this person is responsible for managing the strategic and execution of conventions and events.

• Responsible for the successful planning and execution of Tier 1 & 2 conventions ancillary programs and other event activities.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of program goals and objectives while also recognizing that these high visibility activities have a direct impact on the companys image in the industry bolstering trust and enhancing relationships with key opinion leaders customers regulatory agencies societies and other key stakeholders.

• Liaison with specific geographies such as Europe Canada Latin America and Asia Pacific and provide direction to ensure consistent global messaging and strategy.

• Act as primary lead for key congresses and events.

• Manage inventory of exhibit properties and collateral.

• Comply with the Sunshine Act and other regulatory requirements Company policies operating procedures processes and task assignments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

• Bachelors Degree Preferably in Communications Journalism Advertising Marketing Public Relations English OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in marketing communications advertising or other similar field within the Medical Device Industry or another regulated industry.

• Proven track record of delivering measurable successful multi-channel sales- enabling communication campaigns. Strong knowledge and experience with SEO SEM and Social Media best practices preferred.

• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and other design software preferred.

• Demonstrated project management experience.

• Experience working in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams that include product managers designers agencies and marketing automation teams.

• Self-starter who takes initiative is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to independently manage multiple projects towards aggressive deadlines.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

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

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.

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