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Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 1 month ago

Instructional Designer II, Content Development

North Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $158K/yr

4+ years exp

AbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions for serious health issues. They are seeking a dynamic Instructional Designer who will create engaging learning experiences while managing projects effectively and collaborating with various teams to support Patient Access and Pharmaceutical processes.

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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

Instructional design principlesAdult learning theoriesELearning authoring toolsPharmaceutical experienceProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership abilities

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