Sr Associate Training & Development ( RnD )

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role The Instructional Designer (ID) Research & Development (R&D), Global Learning Solutions (GLS) reports to the Sr. Manager Instructional Design Team Lead and supports Global Learning & Performance (GL&P) Learning Professionals in R&D across all regions and sites in US, Europe, Intercontinental, and JAPAC.

The ID R&D is responsible for designing learning solutions (e.g., content outlines, design documents, style guides/templates, storyboards, infographics, workshop materials, performance support tools, and eLearning modules) that are aligned with the organizations objectives and strategies and with business needs. They will work with the R&D L&P team to design learning solutions related to compliance (e.g., Good Clinical Practice, Pharmacovigilance, inspection readiness) and clinical trial execution.

The ID demonstrates best practices in Instructional Design while delivering best-in-class performance support, training, and communications solutions for clients while following creative design standards to ensure all assigned deliverables are

Consults with GLS and/or functional learning partners to ensure the most appropriate learning solutions are proposed

Provides instructional design support on learning projects

Employs ID best practices in the execution of project deliverables, including design documents, content outlines, workshop materials, performance support tools, and eLearning modules

Partner with R&D clients to create engaging and comprehensive programs that elevate technical expertise for key roles in Research, Global Regulatory Affairs and Safety, Global Development, and Global Medical Affairs

Works - as needed - with vendors, shared service providers, and contract workers to develop and deliver training deliverables

Supports the identificationand if needed, the creationof media assets

Works with learning clients to ensure governance, design, and development processes are followed

Maintains functional partnerships with appropriate functional representatives

Provides thought leadership on new and innovative ways to Instructional Design

Executes on the annual goals of the group and the department

Partners with GL&P colleagues to find opportunities for collaboration, process improvement, and resource sharing

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters Degree or Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Training & Development experience OR
• Associate degree and 6 years of Training & Development experience OR
• Minimum of 8+ years as an Instructional Designer or Training & Development professional supporting a multinational organization

Must-Have Skills :

• Experience conducting training needs analysis to identify appropriate learning solutions
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools and instructional technology (i.e. Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Creative Suite, Vyond, etc.)
• Experience creating results for Research and Development clients, including training related to compliance (e.g., Good Clinical Practice, Pharmacovigilance, inspection readiness) and clinical trial execution
• Experience in clinical trial-related role and / or knowledge of the clinical trial / drug development process

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models

Consulting and Stakeholder Management Skills

• Experience developing rapid design solutions
• Experience with Microsoft tools, including Sharepoint, Teams and Forms
• Expertise partnering with R&D clients to create engaging and comprehensive programs that elevate technical expertise for key roles in Research, Global Regulatory Affairs and Safety, Global Development, and Global Medical Affairs.
• Experience implementing learning interventions to meet accessibility requirements (such as WCAG)
• Experience managing translations in learning deliverables

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong consulting skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• Ability to work independently
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Project management skills
• Strong service orientation and high standards of excellence and business enablement
• Written and verbal English proficiency