Associate Marketing Specialist

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title Associate Marketing Specialist Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works onsite out of our Austin, TX office supporting the Neuromodulation division. Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include the ProclaimTM and EternaTM SCS systems, the ProclaimTM DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and market leading radiofrequency ablation products. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinsons disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects. What Youll Work On Collaborate with Marketing staff/management, and course directors to ensure course resources such as collateral and products, are shipped and returned as needed. Maintain an adequate inventory of demo products and marketing collateral, and coordinates ordering and shipping for educational programs. Oversee approved lab grants and coordinates onsite support and product shipments. Assist with onsite execution of professional education programs, as needed. Assist team with post-event documentation, including but not limited to healthcare provider attendance tracking. Process healthcare provider incidental invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Provide support for expenses and transparency reporting in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare status reports by analyzing and compiling data, projections, and relevant information for submission to senior management to ensure pertinent issues, changes, and updates are communicated. Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors at all levels. Cultivate a broad internal network and begin to develop an external network of resources to support tasks completion. Demonstrate basic project management skills by acting as a project lead on small, well-defined projects. Influence peers and occasionally first-level managers to support project or task goals. Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work to meet established schedules. Exercise authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate actions. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience 2+ years of experience in an administrative, event support, or related role Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks Ability to lead small projects or events involving multiple stakeholders across departments Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to effectively communicate with healthcare professionals and support productive relationships through educational strategies Occasional or regularly scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional weekends, to support courses and conferences Preferred Qualifications Healthcare background Medical device background Experience with expense reporting Concur & Ariba experience Contracthub experience Experience with project management software such as Monday.com Experience working in a broad and highly matrixed organization Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Marketing Support DIVISION: NM Neuromodulation LOCATION: United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter