AbbVie · 2 weeks ago
Instructional Designer II, Content Development
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $158K/yr
4+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. They are seeking a dynamic Instructional Designer who will design and develop engaging learning experiences while managing projects effectively and collaborating with various teams to enhance training solutions.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for fields such as Learning and Development, Organizational Development, or Adult Education
Must have 4+ years of adult learning experience
Proven expertise in instructional design principles, extending beyond foundational methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM
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
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Pharma-related experience preferred
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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