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Abbott Laboratories company

Marketing Specialist - Professional Education

Abbott Laboratories company, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


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.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 OpportunityThis position works on site out of our

Austin, TX

site supporting the Neuromodulation division. Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include the ProclaimTM and EternaTM

SCS systems, the ProclaimTM DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and market leading radiofrequency ablation products.

These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson's disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.What You'll Work OnAdapts, implements and executes curricula and training content through multiple channels to develop clinical competence and technical knowledge amongst health care providers.

Will work closely with the sales and marketing leaders to align initiatives that are developed, executed and measured for HCP engagement and impact.

Coordinates all stages of educational programs including but not limited to; event preparation, customer travel, venue selection, program execution, proper document retention.

Tracks and maintains program specific educational budget.

Works closely with physician faculty to ensure they are trained on the educational material and are prepared for the educational events.

Appropriately solicits and utilizes field, customer, and faculty feedback to understand the current selling, competitive, clinical and healthcare environment and suggests necessary changes to the education strategy to ensure customers are adequately trained.

Maintains an in-depth knowledge of Abbott products, therapies, customers and business objectives to develop, implement and execute educational programs.

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Submits expense and transparency reports in a timely and accurate manner.

Other responsibilities as needed.

We're excited about you if you have:Required QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience and education

5 + years of related work experience with a strong understanding of the specified functional area.

Solid understanding and application of business concepts, procedures and practices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and follow-up skills

Ability to lead projects and events that involve multiple stakeholders across different departments

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Must be able to effectively communicate to health care professionals, foster and support the relationships and recommend approaches to most effectively leverage business needs with health care professionals via educational strategies

Occasional or regularly scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position

Occasional travel and weekend work to support courses and conferences (25%)

Preferred Qualifications2 + years in event planning/coordination experience or equivalent

Healthcare background

Budget management experience

Medical device background

CVENT experience

Experience with expense reporting software such as Concur

Experience with project management software such as

Travel booking experience

Experience working in a broad and highly matrixed organization

The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 - $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.