Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives

Abbott Laboratories; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Manager for PAC & Grassroots Initiatives to lead policy and strategy with government stakeholders onsite. You will direct a team of professionals to ensure ethical engagement with authorities and communities, advancing Abbott's public affairs agenda.

You will oversee events and community programs, and shape the company's stance on legislation and regulatory affairs, delivering tangible results for Abbott's government relations strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in a PAC position of responsibility.
• Corporate PAC Experience.
• Experience working on a campaign or for an elected official.

Responsibilities

• Implement the company's policy on public and government affairs within the designated area/department, including relations with authorities, press, institutions and community.
• Oversee planning of events, promote and participate in community programs and perform other functions to improve the company's image.
• Inputs into development of the approach to the organization's position on legislation and regulatory affairs to government level officials and regulatory agencies.

Skills

PAC management

Campaign experience

Government affairs

Job description

Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives

Location United States - Washington DC - Washington DC Category Corporate Services

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

• At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll 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 high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is onsite and works out of our Abbott Park, IL location.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Manages teams with focus on policy and strategy implementation in protecting the organization's business interests with short-
term operational/tactical responsibilities.
Leads, directs, evaluates, and develops a team of government relations professionals to ensure that all the organization's dealings
with government agencies are conducted ethically, legally, and according to the organization's policies and standards.

What You'll Work On

• Responsible for implementing the company's policy on public and government affairs within designated area/department, including relations with authorities, press, institutions and community.
• Oversees the planning of various events, promote and participate in community programs and performs other functions to improve the company's image.
• Inputs into development of the approach to the organization's position on legislation and regulatory affairs to government level officials and regulatory agencies.
• Oversees the monitoring of current political trends and supports development of relationships with government representatives.

Basic Qualifications and Education

• Minimum 3-5 years in a PAC position of responsibility
• Corporate PAC Experience
• Experience working on a campaign or for an elected official

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the political process and campaign finance laws
• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proven success in managing PAC programs and grassroots initiatives
• Experience with PAC management software
• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

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.

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Id 31161247 LocationUnited States - Washington DC - Washington DC Medical surveillance Not Applicable Division GA Government Affairs Travel Not specified Additional Location Significant work activities Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

INNOVATIVE BENEFITS

We support our colleagues around the world as they care for themselves and their families with offerings tailored to their unique needs.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strive to provide environments where all employees feel welcome and able to bring their full selves to work. To do this we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion across Abbott.

SUSTAINABILITY FOR OUR FUTURE

At Abbott, sustainability means managing our efforts so we can help the greatest number of people around the world live fuller lives through better health.

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JOIN OUR TALENT COMMUNITY

We will notify you about relevant positions, and keep you in mind when we have interesting opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
We provide reasonable workplace accommodations. U.S. residents only: To request accommodation, please call 224-667-0340or email [e-mail].
Abbott is committed to pay equity and transparency. Compensation is determined using objective, job‑related, and gender‑neutral criteria in compliance with applicable laws and local regulations.