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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
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. 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 a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 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
We are seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Communications Director to manage a high-performing team and drive global digital marketing content strategy across our digital marketing channels. This role combines hands-on leadership with strong digital marketing expertise to ensure cohesive, compelling, and measurable communications that support business goals. He / she will also disseminate and champion best practices and optimization of digital marketing strategies and tactics as tools evolve, particularly gen-AI-based tools and platforms.
What You'll Work On
Team Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of digital marketing communications professionals
Set clear priorities, provide actionable feedback, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of digital marketing content as global baselines
Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous skill development across the team
Partner with resource managers and leadership on capacity planning and hiring needs
Digital Strategy & Planning
Own the global digital marketing communications content strategy and calendar across priority channels (e.g. web, email, paid media, social, customer relationship and campaign platforms), including digital customer journeys
Translate business objectives into integrated digital marketing plans and campaign roadmaps
Ensure messaging and experiences are optimized for audience, channel, and journey stage and are compliant, as applicable
Champion a data-driven mindset, using performance insights to refine strategy and global baselines
Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial teams on digital best practices and performance
Influence Commercial team execution of digital marketing content to ensure alignment to business and customer needs
Align digital marketing execution with brand, PR, and other global marketing communications teams
Emerging Tools & GenAI Optimization (Add These Bullets)
Leverage emerging digital marketing tools, including genAI-based platforms, to optimize content creation, campaign optimization, personalization, and operational efficiency across global markets
Partner with analytics, marketing technology, and other applicable teams to evaluate, pilot, and scale AI-enabled solutions that enhance speed to market while maintaining brand quality, governance, and compliance
Champion a test-and-learn approach to automation, AI-assisted insights, and workflow optimization to continuously improve digital performance and team productivity at scale
Performance, Optimization & Governance
Define success metrics and KPIs for digital marketing efforts
Establish and maintain best practices, guidelines, and workflows for digital execution
Utilize a learning mindset for new practices, tools, and platforms within the digital marketing space
Experience You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in digital marketing, marketing communications, or related fields
3+ years of people management or team leadership experience
Strong expertise across digital channels (web, email, social, paid media, and campaigns) globally
Exceptional written communication and messaging skills
Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading digital marketing within a matrixed or enterprise organization
Experience in healthcare and CPG industries
Experience using analytics and marketing automation platforms
Experience in digital marketing roles within Commercial function
Strong familiarity with A/B testing, personalization, and conversion optimization
Leadership & Professional Attributes
Confident, empathetic people leader and mentor
Strategic storyteller with a digital-first mindset
Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity
Strong stakeholder presence and decision-making ability
Ability to influence all levels of leadership
Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en)
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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.
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The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 - $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
