Abbott

Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives

United States - Washington DC - Washington DC
Full-time
$99,300.00 – $198,700.00
Posted Sep 28, 2026

Skills

Communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

•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.

The Opportunity

This position is onsite in Washington DC.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

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.

What You'll Work On

•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

improve the company's image.

•Inputs into development of the approach to the organization's position on legislation and regulatory affairs to government level

officials and regulatory agencies.

•Oversees the monitoring of current political trends and supports development of relationships with government representatives.

Basic Qualifications and Education

•Bachelor’s degree

•Minimum 3-5 years in a PAC position of responsibility

•Corporate PAC Experience

•Experience working on a campaign or for an elected official

Preferred Qualifications

•Strong verbal and communication skills

•Strong knowledge of the political process and campaign finance laws

•Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously

•Proven success in managing PAC programs and grassroots initiatives

•Experience with PAC management software

•Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

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 and AbbottGlobal

The base pay for this position is

$99,300.00 – $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Government Affairs/ Investor Relations

DIVISION:

GA Government Affairs

LOCATION:

United States > Washington : 1801 Pennsylvania Ave N.W.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf