Position Summary

The Instructional Designer, a member of our Training & Development team, will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing engaging and effective training programs tailored to our scientific, technical, and compliance-driven environment. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), trainers/training coordinators, and leadership to create learning solutions that support employees in plasma collection and manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions (ES) and Responsibilities

• Instructional Design & Development: Create high-quality and engaging learning materials, including eLearning modules, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), microlearning, job aids, and assessments tailored to adult learners.
• Needs Analysis: Conduct training needs assessments to identify learning gaps and propose effective instructional strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with SMEs, scientists, compliance officers, and cross-functional teams to develop accurate and engaging content.
• Technology & Tools: Utilize authoring tools (Grok, VistaCreate, Camtasia, etc.), electronic quality management systems (eQMS), and other eLearning platforms to design and deploy training solutions.
• Compliance & Regulatory Training: Ensure that all learning programs meet industry-specific regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., FDA, GMP, GCP, GLP, GxP, CLIA).
• Evaluation & Improvement: Implement feedback mechanisms, track learning effectiveness using data analytics, and continuously improve training content.
• Project Management: Manage multiple instructional design projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Life Sciences or a related field with a training and development focus.

Experience Requirements: 

• Three plus years of instructional design experience, preferably in the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
• Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on Compliance training.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional design models and training methodologies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific and technical information in an engaging, learner-friendly manner.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Technical Skills.
• Proficiency in eLearning development tools (e.g., Audiate, Camtasia, WellSaid, Vista Create, PearDeck, Kahoot, Grok).
• Experience with LMS/eQMS administration and SCORM/xAPI standards.
• Familiarity with multimedia design, video editing, and graphic design tools (e.g., Camtasia, Canva, Vyond, Photoshop) is a plus.

Compliance Requirements (ES)

The minimum compliance expectation for this role entails strict adherence to FDA regulations and company policies governing sales and marketing activities. This includes completion of required compliance training, accurate documentation of sales interactions, and adherence to data privacy regulations. Additionally, the role requires proactive participation in compliance reviews, prompt reporting of any potential issues, and ongoing education to stay updated on relevant FDA regulations.