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.
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.
- 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 works out of our Washington, DC location within the GA Government Affairs division.
As the specialist of government relations, you will analyze and evaluate the impact of government policy and regulation on the organization's activities and objectives.
What You'll Work On:
- Research, interpret, and analyze proposed changes to regulations or government policy and prepare reports on how these changes may impact the organization.
- Prepare materials for meetings and other events involving government representatives so that the organization’s representatives are well-informed on current issues.
- Respond accurately and promptly to enquiries from government representatives about the organization and its activities without releasing information that could compromise the organization’s competitive position or confidentiality standard.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS)
- 1+ Years of relevant work experience
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Microsoft Excel
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information
- Good verbal and written communication skills
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 Twitt
The base pay for this position is
$50,700.00 – $101,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Government Affairs/ Investor Relations
DIVISION:
GA Government Affairs
LOCATION:
United States > Washington : 1801 Pennsylvania Ave N.W.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % 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