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. **Working at Abbott** 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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 Opportunity** This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care division. We believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That’s why we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. As a key member of our GSM team, the **Group Manager, Marketing Operations (MLR & Program Management Support)** will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and operational efficiency within our Global Operations function for Marketing activities. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a depth of experience in managing a PRC/MLR review process in medical devices or a similar category, coupled with an ability to lead/influence stakeholders and partners toward adopting new systems, tools and processes that will reinforce compliance while increasing efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing marketing operations, optimizing workflows, and driving measurable results while ensuring compliance with MLR guidelines. **What You'll Work On** + Lead and manage the marketing operations team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. + Develop and implement marketing operations strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness with a focus on MLR compliance. + Manage marketing technology stack, including CRM, marketing automation, and analytics tools. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, IT, and MLR, to ensure seamless integration and execution of marketing initiatives. + Analyze and report on marketing performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. + Optimize marketing processes and workflows to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure MLR compliance. + Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in marketing operations and MLR requirements. + Manage the end-to-end review and approval lifecycle of promotional materials, utilizing electronic review system (Veeva PromoMats) + Ensure material submissions meet quality standards prior to circulation to Reviewers and provide proactive guidance where needed + PRC meeting management and facilitation: This includes but is not limited to agenda planning, calendar management, handling of expedite reviews, and capturing consensus outcomes during live discussion meetings + Support escalation process in partnership with Marketing teams + Ensure Agencies, Marketers, and Reviewers receive appropriate PRC/MLR process training and adhere to process guidelines and best practices + Involved in the planning and execution of product launches, new indications, and label updates in partnership with Marketing and Regulatory + Support material prioritization efforts in partnership with Marketing + Lead and partner with Ad Promo specialists that in MLR submission priority management, while collaborating with marketing teams and other stakeholders to ensure assets move quickly through the process; and track timely approval of promotional materials for efficient review + Identify and resolve issues to ensure reviews are efficiently completed throughout the stages of the approval process + Oversee and track electronic review cycles to meet approval timelines + Involved in project work supporting continuous improvement and innovation + Represent Abbott Diabetes Care as the global lead for divisional MLR processes, best practices, and digital solutions **Required Qualifications** Bachelors Degree required; MBA preferred Six years marketing experience with a minimum of four years in a commercial role including, product marketing **Preferred** **Qualifications** Self starter that is assertive, possesses a high degree of self confidence and intellectual curiosity, and demonstrates good executive presence. Proven ability to identify/define business questions and issues and develop strategic, analytical and financial frameworks to conduct analysis. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently under aggressive timelines in a dynamic environment. Comfortable working across functional areas (ex. R&D, Regulatory, Operations, etc.) and at varying levels of the organization. Previous experience with product development (preferably in a technology driven business), marketing strategy, market research, business development and international business. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $146,700.00 – $293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com