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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Our location in Abbott Park, Illinois currently has an opportunity for a Director, Corporate Marketing Strategy.

The primary purpose of the Corporate Marketing Strategy function is to support the execution of Abbott’s Identity Long Range Plan. The role holder will develop and guide implementation of a purpose-led, insights-driven, multi-year integrated global campaign strategy to build recognition and reputation for Abbott with critical stakeholders. To deliver this, the role holder will partner with external agencies, Divisional marketing staff, corporate functions (e.g., HR, Quality, Regulatory), and across the Global Marketing organization (e.g., content, public affairs, citizenship, insights, and other functions in corporate marketing, etc.).

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Lead cross-functional teams that deliver globally integrated campaigns, programs, and media plans that generate out-sized impact in building Abbott’s reputation with key stakeholders with earned media potential.
• Evaluate market opportunities that can differentiate Abbott from competitors, and that position Abbott as a leader shaping the future of health.
• Translate, integrate, and apply market trends and audience insights into campaign strategies to deliver distinctive value propositions and improve the relevance of communications and strategy. 
• Work with internal and external creatives/agencies to develop and deploy campaigns.
• Partner with Divisions to co-create opportunities that drive cohesion in building Abbott’s corporate identity across the enterprise.
• Apply global strategies to key regional markets, partnering with local Affiliates to support and enable execution. 
• Prepare business cases with requisite analytical rigor and the ability to make strategic recommendations based on the analysis.
• Support implementation and compliance of policies and procedures throughout the Corporate Marketing organization. 
• Manage marketing spend to approved targets, and support Plan, LBE, and LRP budgeting processes. 
• Participate in all campaign and related project teams, budget reviews, and other pertinent meetings and presentations.
• Support development of marketing staff. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

• Bachelor degree required or equivalent experience; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience with Divisional Marketing, Brand Management, Business Consulting, demonstrating the ability to deliver impactful integrated marketing programs
• Financial acumen to be able to analyze and understand the financial implications of business strategies
• Experience in interacting effectively with executive-level management
• Strategic planning and analysis
• An active collaborator with the ability to work in a dynamic and matrixed environment
• Ability to inspire a viable vision through oral and written communication skills, creativity, and strong problem-solving ability
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead in a motivating style
   

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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