Health Equity Field Liaison

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical 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

This is a field-based/remote position within Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business. Candidates must reside within the Pacific Time Zone.

Our diagnostic solutions help healthcare providers make informed decisions and improve patient care through innovative cancer screening and diagnostic technologies.

As the Health Equity Field Liaison, you'll play a key role in advancing equitable access to cancer screening by partnering with health systems, community healthcare organizations, public health organizations and commercial field teams to identify and address barriers to care. You'll build strategic relationships with healthcare leaders, develop and implement targeted screening initiatives, and leverage population health insights to improve screening participation among communities experiencing healthcare disparities. This role will also works across internal teams to strengthen health equity programs and drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.

What You'll Work On

• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with public health systems and community healthcare organizations, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs), Primary Care Associations (PCAs), Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs), state screening programs, safety net hospitals, and health departments to advance cancer screening initiatives and improve access to care.

• Implement health equity focused screening initiatives by collaborating with commercial field teams and healthcare leaders to identify barriers related to social determinants of health, develop targeted solutions, and implement programs that improve cancer screening participation and patient outcomes among underserved populations.

• Engage and influence key healthcare decision-makers, including executive leadership, Chief Medical Officers, Quality Improvement, and Population Health teams, by providing approved clinical and epidemiological insights, educational resources, and actionable strategies that support system-wide screening initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and community partners, including Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Marketing, Customer Experience, advocacy organizations, and community-based coalitions to develop educational strategies, share regional insights, and implement scalable programs that address healthcare disparities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Community Health, or a related discipline.

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in a customer-facing managerial role, such as account management, within healthcare, nonprofit, or community engagement organizations serving vulnerable populations.

• One (1) or more years of experience supporting health equity initiatives or working with vulnerable or underserved populations.

• Demonstrated success collaborating with and influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.

• Strong leadership, active listening, conflict resolution, relationship-building, and communication skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage healthcare executives and community stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and SharePoint.

• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) requirements, including:

• • No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the past 36 months.

• • No alcohol- or drug-related driving events within the past 36 months.

• • No other MVR findings that present an unacceptable level of liability as determined by the company.

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Healthcare Administration, Population Health, or a related discipline.

• Experience developing or supporting health equity initiatives, social responsibility programs, community engagement strategies, or nonprofit partnerships.

• Experience working within healthcare systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), or community health clinics.

• Commercial field experience, including collaboration with sales or account management teams.

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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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About Us

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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