Health Equity Field Liaison

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 work 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.
• 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.