Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives

Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives 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 122,000 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. 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. This position is onsite in Washington DC. Manages teams with focus on policy and strategy implementation in protecting the organization’s business interests with short- term operational/tactical responsibilities. Leads, directs, evaluates, and develops a team of government relations professionals to ensure that all the organization’s dealings with government agencies are conducted ethically, legally, and according to the organization’s policies and standards. Responsible for implementing the company’s policy on public and government affairs within designated area/department, including relations with authorities, press, institutions and community. Oversees the planning of various events, promote and participate in community programs and performs other functions to Inputs into development of the approach to the organization’s position on legislation and regulatory affairs to government level Oversees the monitoring of current political trends and supports development of relationships with government representatives. Minimum 3-5 years in a PAC position of responsibility Experience working on a campaign or for an elected official