Hiring: Manager, External Communications Company: Abbott Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 23:06:27 Target Skills & Keywords : Compliance, Spark About the job Required Skills: •This position works out of our Willis Tower or Abbott Park, IL locations within the PA Public Affairs division. •The manager will play a pivotal leadership role in formulating, executing and sustaining an external communications strategy for Abbott that positions it as a leading global healthcare company, particularly as it relates to Abbott HeartMates, Abbott’s cardiovascular leadership initiative, and Abbott’s participation in external recognition opportunities. This position requires a strategic thinker, creative storyteller and customer-centric event planner who has demonstrated the ability to develop compelling storylines and meaningful in-person and virtual activations. The right candidate will have relevant experience managing cross-functional content creation for physical, digital and social channels to reach and positively impact diverse external audiences including consumers, HCPs and the media. The role also requires an understanding of industry regulations and best practices relating to engaging with patients and consumers. The right candidate will also contribute to the strategy and execution of content generation for a number of the company's social channels and executive leaders. •What You'll Work On : •Function as a member of Abbott HeartMates core leadership team and primary liaison to the members of the HeartMates community with ownership of the following workstreams and program areas : •Plan and execute in-person and virtual events which may include HeartMates members’ travel, accommodation, hospitality and reimbursements •Plan, compose and execute community newsletters and email communications •Collect and report relevant metrics, including newsletter open rate and CTR, community surveys, community size and composition, and campaign results •Ensure program compliance with all Privacy, Legal and OEC policies •Collaborate with internal teams to plan and execute best-in-class storytelling •Manage agency partners •Manage Abbott’s participation in external recognition programs •Maintain accurate and up-to-date directory of pertinent recognition programs •Develop strategic plans and secure leadership alignment on recognition opportunities Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!