Sr. Advocacy & Alliances Operations Specialist

Abbott • Madison, WI

10d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business. Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences', bringing together Abbott's global diagnostics leadership with Exact Sciences' expertise in cancer screening and diagnostic testing. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and improving outcomes for patients through innovative, accessible testing solutions. Our combined portfolio and reach allow us to bring life-changing diagnostic technology to more patients, providers, and health systems worldwide.
As the Senior Advocacy and Alliances Operations Specialist, you'll oversee the operations that support the external and cross-functional work of the Advocacy and Alliances team within Screening Medical Affairs, helping ensure effective program management, workflow coordination, insight sharing, process improvement, and strategic engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a relevant field as outlined in the essential duties; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of experience in related field.
• Strong knowledge of program management within life sciences, advocacy, or public health space.
• Demonstrated competence using information technology, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, PCs and databases; advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and EndNote.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or knowledge of public health, advocacy, or cancer screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management, tracking, and monitoring of external Advocacy strategic engagements, including maintaining an inventory of key organizations, relationship owners, engagements, next steps, relationship status, and sponsorship benefits in accordance with Compliance requirements.
• Manage internal cross-functional Advocacy engagement by identifying collaboration opportunities with key organizations, distributing advocacy learnings, grantee case studies and best practices, and supporting select cross-functional strategic planning across Medical Affairs and partner functions.
• Develop and maintain Advocacy content and reporting resources, including MLR-approved communications, key organization backgrounders and bios, meeting notes, reports, case studies, internal updates, geographic activity tracking, annual surveys, team retreats, and the annual Advocacy Impact Report.
• Support business processes and operations for Advocacy and Alliances activities, including pre- and post-event briefings, event planning and evaluation, post-meeting reports, role and responsibility tracking, vendor management, compliant material review, and development of slide decks, training content, FAQs, and scientific communications resources.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, optimizing workflows, harmonizing Advocacy content across Medical Affairs, tracking material update needs, and partnering with Corporate Communications, Government Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, Health Equity, Medical Communications, Medical Education, and other stakeholders to align shared strategic engagement.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the 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: Senior