Director of Public Affairs, UK

We are excited to be recruiting for a Director of Public Affairs to support the UK responsible for developing and executing strategic communications plans creative campaigns and other initiatives that deliver high-impact results focused on driving awareness for Abbott in the UK.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Public Affairs Europe you will also work cross-functionally with a wide variety of stakeholders including senior commercial leaders across multiple divisions marketing regulatory and government affairs.

• Proactive storytelling: drive greater external awareness for Abbott through proactive storytelling and measurable insight-led local initiatives
• Media & external relations: act as a company spokesperson cultivating and maintaining excellent relationships with editors media and other key external influencers to help build and protect the companys reputation
• Issues management: managing issues and mitigating potential risks
• Engage employees: partner with key stakeholders to lead enterprise-wide employee communications in the UK
• Drive the business: deliver communications across the UK that will build Abbotts competitive advantage position and market share
• Agency management: effective agency management including budgets

What youll need:

• Minimum education is a Bachelors degree in a related field
• Significant experience in corporate communications/public relations
• Multinational matrix experience with a strong preference for with a Healthcare Tech FMCG or Pharma
• Understanding of UK market dynamics as well as US business practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills comfortable dealing with ambiguity and exceptional judgment
• Proven record in PR campaign development positive stakeholder management issues/crisis management
• Proven success in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment

As youd expect from a global healthcare company we offera fantastic range of benefits to support you and your family including competitive salaries and bonuspotential a superb defined contribution pension scheme private healthcare life assurance and a flexible benefits scheme.