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
You will be an integral member of Abbott’s global Corporate Economics team, supporting a variety of Abbott divisions and functions while assisting on economic messaging for Executive leadership. We are looking for an experienced and creative thinker who can apply economic and financial principles that link the external environment with internal performance, while maintaining and creating tools that support business needs. A successful candidate will have experience using applied economics in a corporate setting.
What You'll Work On
The Director will be responsible for a variety of projects that support company planning, economic forecasting, pricing, and risk management while operating within the framework of established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Specific tasks may include:
Providing timely analysis of underlying economic and industry trends and creating output for management and other internal parities
Maintaining the global economic outlook and key insights for business leaders
Researching current economic and policy events that impact Abbott’s business
Tracking and reporting leading indicators for the executive team and business divisions
Performing statistical and econometric analysis including macroeconomic and industry forecasting
Contributing to strategic reports through qualitative research and quantitative analysis
Qualifications
A successful candidate possesses a graduate degree in Economics and can demonstrate an understanding of both economic theory and application. Prior work experience that combines qualitative and quantitative analysis is strongly preferred. Candidates need to be eligible to work in the U.S. without Abbott sponsorship.
In addition, a successful candidate should possess the following skills and characteristics
Proven experience analyzing the global economy and financial markets, a strong interest in healthcare is preferred
Experience working with economic and financial market data from multiple sources and a willingness to perform the underlying analysis needed to generate higher level insights and conclusions
Strong written and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate economic themes effectively and concisely to a business audience
The ability to critically review and analyze external information and summarize key messages into clear and concise viewpoints
Experience with data analytics and econometrics in a platform such as EViews, Stata, or R; strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
A self-starter with curiosity and the desire to develop their skill set
An ability to work in a team environment, sharing tasks and responsibilities
An ability to work with and influence people in varying positions and functions
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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.
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The base pay for this position is
$147,300.00 – $294,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:General / Shared Services
DIVISION:FIN Corporate Finance
LOCATION:United States > Abbott Park : AP06D
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Not specified
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
Abbott Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Abbott and has not been reviewed or approved by Abbott.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently characterized as comprehensive and a standout element of the package, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, wellness resources, and care coordination highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings materially enhance total compensation beyond base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature strong 401(k)-style contributions and the Freedom 2 Save option that builds savings while employees pay down student loans. Feedback suggests these components are a core value driver of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off provisions are portrayed as generous, encompassing vacation, holidays, and paid parental leave. Feedback suggests this breadth meaningfully boosts perceived total rewards.
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