Abbott

Sr. Advocacy & Alliances Operations Specialist

Abbott • $78K — $156K *
Madison, WI 53711In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • 5 years of experience in a related field.
  • Strong program management knowledge in life sciences, advocacy, or public health.
  • Competence in MS OFFICE Suite, especially advanced PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Ability to fulfill essential duties with or without accommodation.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead program management and tracking of external Advocacy strategic engagements.
  • Manage internal cross-functional Advocacy engagement for collaboration opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain Advocacy content and reporting resources, including communications and reports.
  • Support operational processes for Advocacy and Alliances, including event planning and evaluation.
  • Drive operational efficiency by identifying gaps and optimizing workflows.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits for the security of employees and their families.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity
This position is within Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business. Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences', bringing together Abbott's global diagnostics leadership with Exact Sciences' expertise in cancer screening and diagnostic testing. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and improving outcomes for patients through innovative, accessible testing solutions. Our combined portfolio and reach allow us to bring life-changing diagnostic technology to more patients, providers, and health systems worldwide.

As the Senior Advocacy and Alliances Operations Specialist, you'll oversee the operations that support the external and cross-functional work of the Advocacy and Alliances team within Screening Medical Affairs, helping ensure effective program management, workflow coordination, insight sharing, process improvement, and strategic engagement.

What You'll Work On
  • Lead program management, tracking, and monitoring of external Advocacy strategic engagements, including maintaining an inventory of key organizations, relationship owners, engagements, next steps, relationship status, and sponsorship benefits in accordance with Compliance requirements.
  • Manage internal cross-functional Advocacy engagement by identifying collaboration opportunities with key organizations, distributing advocacy learnings, grantee case studies and best practices, and supporting select cross-functional strategic planning across Medical Affairs and partner functions.
  • Develop and maintain Advocacy content and reporting resources, including MLR-approved communications, key organization backgrounders and bios, meeting notes, reports, case studies, internal updates, geographic activity tracking, annual surveys, team retreats, and the annual Advocacy Impact Report.
  • Support business processes and operations for Advocacy and Alliances activities, including pre- and post-event briefings, event planning and evaluation, post-meeting reports, role and responsibility tracking, vendor management, compliant material review, and development of slide decks, training content, FAQs, and scientific communications resources.
  • Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, optimizing workflows, harmonizing Advocacy content across Medical Affairs, tracking material update needs, and partnering with Corporate Communications, Government Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, Health Equity, Medical Communications, Medical Education, and other stakeholders to align shared strategic engagement.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or a relevant field as outlined in the essential duties; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
  • 5 years of experience in related field.
  • Strong knowledge of program management within life sciences, advocacy, or public health space.
  • Demonstrated competence using information technology, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, PCs and databases; advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and EndNote.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience and/or knowledge of public health, advocacy, or cancer screening.


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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Medical & Scientific Affairs

DIVISION:
ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:
United States > Madison : 5505 Endeavor Ln

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

About Abbott

Abbott Careers

Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

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Work You'll Do

At Abbott, every role contributes to our mission of helping people live fuller lives through better health. From groundbreaking research in medical devices to advancements in pharmaceuticals, our team is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By joining Abbott, you are not just accepting a job; you are embarking on a path of professional and personal growth.

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Abbott is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, leadership programs, and diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate within the healthcare industry. We support your career journey with robust training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support their life and well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, we ensure our team has everything they need to thrive. Abbott's culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, united by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes.

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
* Ladders Estimates

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