Global Public Affairs Manager – Diabetes PR & Strategy

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an experienced PR Manager to Join the Public Affairs team in Alameda, CA. You will lead international storytelling for Abbott’s diabetes care, partner with stakeholders worldwide, and drive external communication strategies for product launches and key data.

The role demands strong writing, media relationships, and executive coaching skills. We value a proactive communicator who can manage global campaigns, influence leadership messaging, and oversee content across earned,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, PR, communications, business, marketing or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in public relations, media relations and/or communications.
• Experience with thought leadership and corporate reputation programs.
• Experience counseling senior management and developing compelling content.

Responsibilities

• Set international PR strategy and storytelling for Abbott's diabetes business.
• Support external PR for product launches, clinical data and influencer programs.
• Manage global, integrated campaigns to strengthen Abbott's leadership in diabetes care.
• Collaborate with reporters to protect and advance company reputation and business goals.
• Develop strategy and provide counsel to leaders across the business.
• Create multimedia, social and digital content to complement campaigns.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Crisis communication

Executive counseling

Content development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, PR, communications, business, marketing, or related field

Job description

Abbott is seeking an experienced PR Manager to Join the Public Affairs team in Alameda, CA. You will lead international storytelling for Abbott’s diabetes care, partner with stakeholders worldwide, and drive external communication strategies for product launches and key data.

The role demands strong writing, media relationships, and executive coaching skills. We value a proactive communicator who can manage global campaigns, influence leadership messaging, and oversee content across earned,