Specialist Government Relations

Abbott Laboratories • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Their portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Abbott has 115,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries. This position is located in Washington, DC within the GA Government Affairs division. As the specialist of government relations, the role involves analyzing and evaluating 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 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.
• Health and wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees