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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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 works out of our Willis Tower, Chicago, IL location in the PA Public Affairs Division.

The Senior Copywriter is a newly established position that will be responsible for leading copy and creative development across global and divisional marketing. They will be instrumental in driving strategy, brainstorming, concepting, and campaign work. A successful candidate can inspire collaboration, great work, and help take the Abbott brand to the next level.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead the ideation, development, and execution of strategic, insight-driven creative across a variety of touchpoints (social, digital, 360 campaign)
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring marketing briefs to life
• Concept and collaborate with internal creatives to deliver best-in-class copy and work
• Review, enhance, and approve copy and concepts developed by other team members
• Manage and supervise multiple projects and teams (internal and external) from a copy perspective
• Develop concepts and campaigns aligned with client briefs
• Aid in content creation across multiple platforms including social

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, business, marketing or related field is required.
• More than 6 years of experience in marketing, with at least 4 years in a high-level communications environment within a corporate / team environment or marketing agency preferred
• Able to achieve results within a rapidly changing, fluid and highly matrixed environment
• Deep understanding of the current consumer and media landscape globally
• Candidates must have a track record of excellent professional writing, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to and experience in thinking ‘outside the box’ when it comes to strategic product communications and creative
• Positive, can-do attitude; ability and willingness to do what is needed to get a job done.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Marketing Support

     

DIVISION:

PA Public Affairs

        

LOCATION:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf