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Director, Digital Marketing

Abbott Laboratories, Alameda, CA, United States


About Abbott 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 115,000 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 your 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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 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.

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced

Digital Marketing Communications Director

to manage a high‑performing team and drive global digital marketing content strategy across our digital marketing channels. This role combines hands‑on leadership with strong digital marketing expertise to ensure cohesive, compelling, and measurable communications that support business goals. He / she will also disseminate and champion best practices and optimization of digital marketing strategies and tactics as tools evolve, particularly gen-AI-based tools and platforms.

What You’ll Work On Team Leadership & Talent Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of digital marketing communications professionals

Set clear priorities, provide actionable feedback, and ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery of digital marketing content as global baselines

Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous skill development across the team

Partner with resource managers and leadership on capacity planning and hiring needs

Digital Strategy & Planning

Own the global digital marketing communications content strategy and calendar across priority channels (e.g. web, email, paid media, social, customer relationship and campaign platforms), including digital customer journeys

Translate business objectives into integrated digital marketing plans and campaign roadmaps

Ensure messaging and experiences are optimized for audience, channel, and journey stage and are compliant, as applicable

Champion a data‑driven mindset, using performance insights to refine strategy and global baselines

Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial teams on digital best practices and performance

Influence Commercial team execution of digital marketing content to ensure alignment to business and customer needs

Align digital marketing execution with brand, PR, and other global marketing communications teams

Emerging Tools & GenAI Optimization (Add These Bullets)

Leverage emerging digital marketing tools, including genAI‑based platforms, to optimize content creation, campaign optimization, personalization, and operational efficiency across global markets

Partner with analytics, marketing technology, and other applicable teams to evaluate, pilot, and scale AI‑enabled solutions that enhance speed to market while maintaining brand quality, governance, and compliance

Champion a test‑and‑learn approach to automation, AI‑assisted insights, and workflow optimization to continuously improve digital performance and team productivity at scale

Performance, Optimization & Governance

Define success metrics and KPIs for digital marketing efforts

Establish and maintain best practices, guidelines, and workflows for digital execution

Utilize a learning mindset for new practices, tools, and platforms within the digital marketing space

Experience You’ll Bring Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in digital marketing, marketing communications, or related fields

3+ years of people management or team leadership experience

Strong expertise across digital channels (web, email, social, paid media, and campaigns) globally

Exceptional written communication and messaging skills

Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading digital marketing within a matrixed or enterprise organization

Experience in healthcare and CPG industries

Experience using analytics and marketing automation platforms

Experience in digital marketing roles within Commercial function

Strong familiarity with A/B testing, personalization, and conversion optimization

Leadership & Professional Attributes

Confident, empathetic people leader and mentor

Strategic storyteller with a digital‑first mindset

Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity

Strong stakeholder presence and decision‑making ability

Ability to influence all levels of leadership

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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