Specialist Government Relations

Abbott • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live more fully at all stages of life. The company's extensive portfolio includes life-changing technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving over 160 countries with a workforce of 115,000 colleagues. This Specialist Government Relations position is based in Washington, DC, within Abbott's GA Government Affairs division. The core responsibility of this role is to analyze and evaluate the impact of government policy and regulation on the organization's activities and objectives.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level