Director, Digital Marketing
Abbott · Alameda, CA · 2 mo ago
Marketing$172k–$344k/yrFull-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- 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