Instructional Designer II, Content Development

Role Summary

Instructional Designer II, Content Development. This role is onsite 3 days per week (T-W-R) in Abbott Park and focuses on creating engaging learning experiences using instructional design and adult learning theories to distill complex processes into robust, high-impact learning solutions. The role reports to the Content/Instructional Design Manager and may matrix-manage a team in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, engaging, learning experiences – specifically focusing on video, graphic and content design, eLearning, and more – that are based on creative instructional design principles and align with adult learning theories and corporate learning models.
• Demonstrate agile project management by overseeing initiatives from conception to completion, effectively managing scope, timelines, and budgets. Proactively identify opportunities and challenges, taking the initiative to address gaps and propose innovative solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects or cross-functional initiatives in support of business priorities.
• Identify issues that potentially impact compliance to learning expectations and identify potential interventions or solutions to mitigate risks.
• Adapt swiftly to shifting priorities, consistently upholding high standards of quality and meeting deadlines reliably.
• Proactively collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to accurately define training needs. This involves critically evaluating and, when appropriate, constructively challenging initial requests to ensure the development of more effective, targeted learning solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of curricula by creating and implementing measures to track outcomes and ensure alignment to business objectives.
• Proactively stay informed of emerging design and learning trends, identifying opportunities to incorporate new technologies, advanced editing methods, and contemporary storytelling approaches into our learning ecosystem—turning possibilities into impactful reality.
• Effectively communicate learning and knowledge gaps, metrics, and project progress. Communicate transparently regarding project risks or design challenges, proactively presenting solutions. Establish networks and relationships within and across functions to define training needs and current training progress within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for fields such as Learning and Development, Organizational Development, or Adult Education. Master's degree preferred.
• Must have 4+ years of adult learning experience, with Pharma-related experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in instructional design principles, extending beyond foundational methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM. We seek forward-thinking professionals who can articulate a clear vision for the future of learning through sound adult learning psychology, research, and theory. Demonstrated capability to innovate and has a high level of core and technical competencies in contemporary design, video, and eLearning authoring tools.
• Possesses strong communication skills and demonstrated leadership abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities – while this position will report into a Manager and will have no direct reports, the Instructional Designer will be expected to lead projects and potentially matrix manage a team.
• Expertise in instructional design principles and adult learning tools.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required (preferred fields: Learning and Development, Organizational Development, or Adult Education). Master's degree preferred.