Hiring: Manager, Public Affairs Company: Abbott Location: Alameda, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 23:06:26 Target Skills & Keywords : Plaid About the job Required Skills: •We are currently seeking an experienced PR manager to join our Public Affairs team in Alameda, CA. The Public Affairs team has global responsibility for public relations and communications activities for Abbott’s diabetes care business. •The ideal candidate is a strong and passionate storyteller in consumer, tech, and health, has worked with international colleagues and has a proven-track record of top-tier media placements. They should be adept at developing compelling messaging and PR content, building thought leadership, executive speaking engagements, and strategic communications, and managing issues. •They will be self-motivated and nimble, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment, and have experience in supporting and executing successful PR and communications programs in many countries around the world. They will have flexibility to host virtual meetings outside typical office hours. •What You’ll Work On •Work closely with the Director, Public Affairs to set and drive international PR strategy and storytelling for Abbott’s diabetes business. •In partnership with Public Affairs colleagues in countries outside North America, support the development and execution of external public relations strategies and approaches for key product launches/filings, key clinical and real-world data, product awareness programs/outreach and influencer programming. •Manage and execute global, integrated, insights-led campaigns that help maintain and enhance Abbott as the leader in diabetes care. •Work with top-tier business, technology, lifestyle and consumer reporters (both proactively and reactively) to enhance and protect the company’s reputation as well as advance business objectives. •Develop strategy, plans and provide strategic counsel to business leaders and key stakeholders across the business. •Develop multimedia, content and social and digital strategies to complement key PR campaigns. Bring to the table an understanding of today's communications environment amongst earned, owned, social and paid media. •In partnership with marketing colleagues, review and approve strategy for influencer and social media programs outside the U.S. •Oversee development of messages, press materials and other communications t 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!