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Galderma · 1 month ago

Senior Instructional Designer

Boston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Galderma is a leading dermatology company committed to delivering innovative healthcare solutions. They are seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to lead the design and development of impactful learning experiences that drive performance across their Commercial teams. The role involves collaborating with various departments to create scalable learning solutions and evaluate their effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of learning solutions that build sales capabilities and support key business priorities, including new product launches and onboarding

Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and HR to assess learning needs, define objectives, and ensure alignment to business goals

Design and deliver a range of modern learning modalities (eLearning, virtual and in-person workshops, microlearning, simulations, and performance support tools) grounded in adult learning theory and instructional systems design (ADDIE/6Ds)

Conduct needs analysis to identify sales skill and knowledge gaps; translate findings into targeted learning strategies and curriculum recommendations

Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, field performance metrics, and learner feedback; report insights and drive continuous improvement

Provide instructional design leadership, coaching, and best practices to internal trainers and stakeholders; contribute to the evolution of Galderma’s learning standards and methodologies

Manage vendor partners and external resources to ensure high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective learning deliverables

Research and apply emerging trends, technologies, and evidence-based learning approaches to enhance engagement and impact

Ensure all training content, materials, and activities comply with Galderma’s Code of Conduct, operational standards, and regulatory requirements

Perform other duties as required to meet evolving business and just-in-time learning needs

Qualification

Instructional designAdult learning principlesSales trainingPharmaceutical industry experienceInstructional Design CertificationAnalytical skillsInfluencing skillsBusiness acumenFinancial acumenWriting skillsCreativityProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and (3) years instructional design experience or in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years of instructional design experience

Understands instructional design and adult learning principles

Minimum three (3) years instructional design experience

Sales training and management development

Analytical skills, writing skills, creativity and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills

Highly independent and innovative conceptual thinker with a strong bias for quality and action, a keen sense of urgency and timely planning and the ability to drive results in a matrix organization

High level of business and financial acumen

Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment

Solid comprehension of adult learning and development principles and methods, as well as social persuasion techniques

Demonstrated ability to operate cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external customers