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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Our location in Abbott Park, IL, currently has an opportunity for a Creative Director within our in-house ad agency, Creative Network. The primary function is to provide leadership to the Corporation in marketing, communication, products and services. These programs include the development of marketing campaign strategies, product launch materials, communication media for upper management meetings, audio-video production and web-based products.

This position requires both creative and business expertise to develop strategic positioning that provides a competitive advantage and innovative communication solutions both locally and worldwide. The incumbent works with very broad discretion, serving as the technical expert on general design and operational matters; utilizing superior communication, negotiation and leaderships skills to support the overall mission and vision for Creative Network and Abbott.

The Creative Director is a recognized expert in Corporate Brand; oversees the client implementation of corporate Brand in all divisions, and assists in the education and training across AS. Additionally, ensures team compliance with corporate and divisional procedures and policies such as: ISO, Corporate Records, Corporate Purchasing, 21CRF 11, music and photo licenses.

The Creative Network is responsible for recovery of over $9 million in creative services yearly. The manager must establish formal department responsibilities while continually assessing the overall operating model, opportunities for cost savings, process improvements,