Senior Manager, Executive and Internal Communications, Diabetes Care

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, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 

The Opportunity 

We are currently seeking a senior manager, executive/internal communications, to lead executive and internal communications for Abbott’s diabetes care business. The position reports to the senior director, public affairs.  

The senior manager will develop communications plans that help diabetes care employees understand the business strategy and inspire them to be powerful advocates for Abbott. The role translates strategy into actional plans around executive leadership and internal communications. Th position requires high-quality, detailed execution, liaising with business executives, leadership teams, subject matter experts and Abbott’s corporate employee communications teams to ensure alignment and consistency.  

What You’ll Do 

• Lead executive and internal communications for Abbott’s diabetes care business, partnering closely with the executive vice president and other senior leaders to communicate business strategy, priorities, and other topics 

• Develop and execute employee communications strategies that educate, engage, and motivate a global workforce, aligning internal messaging with external campaigns, partnerships, and business priorities 

• Own key business-specific communication channels and forums, including the annual all‑employee meeting, virtual leadership forums and digital platforms, ensuring content is timely, relevant, and high‑impact 

• Work with executive vice president and other senior leaders on internal presentations and external speaking opportunities 

• Serve as the primary liaison with Abbott’s corporate employee communications team to coordinate and support Abbott‑wide initiatives and amplify diabetes care employee and patient stories across Abbott-wide channels 

• Drive employee engagement around major business announcements and enterprise‑wide initiatives 

• Partner with HR on priority topics, including employee engagement and communications that support organizational objectives 

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Global Marketing and External Affairs, Abbott’s internal creative agency, IT, and other functions to execute communications 

• Manage global communications projects, vendor relationships, budgets, and agency resources in close partnership with the senior director 

• May include some external communications work, including media relations and/or externally storytelling, content or social media, as the team needs 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field 

• 8+ years of experience in communications, with a deep understanding of executive and internal communications 

• Consistent track record of excellent writing, communications and project management skills 

• Experience working with and counseling senior management 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in consumer, healthcare, and/or technology communications 

• Exhibit anticipatory thinking, strong judgment and executive presence 

• Able to achieve results while dealing with ambiguity, discretion, and a rapid pace of change 

• Understand how to work within a matrixed organization 

• Ability to communicate persuasively and influence others 

• Experience managing other aspects of corporate communications, including media relations and public relations, is a plus 

Travel 

• Anticipated travel of 5-10%