Job Description

THIS IS PIPELINE RECRUITING: PDG is seeking QUALIFIED PHARMA, BIOTECH, MEDICAL DEVICE, LIFE SCIENCES ID RESOURCES to partner with for future 1099 Contract engagements. Candidates can be located anywhere in the US, preferably near the Greater Philadelphia/Wilmington, DE; Greater Baltimore/Gaithersburg, MD; Greater Boston/Lexington, MA; Greater Chicago, IL, or Greater Atlanta, GA areas. 

POSITION SUMMARY The Life Sciences Instructional Designer is responsible for working closely with clients to conceptualize, design, and write highly interactive learning solutions (e-learning, instructor-led training, blended solutions) that target learning objectives and improve performance.

APPLICANTS FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE EXPECTED TO SHOW WORK SAMPLES. THIS IS A 1099 CONTRACT ROLE, VIRTUAL - ANYWHERE IN THE US. SOME ONSITE CLIENT MEETINGS MAY BE REQUIRED, POST-COVID.

RESPONSIBILITIES The 1099 Life Sciences Instructional Designer will:

• Assess client needs to determine appropriate performance interventions
• Author and create instructional strategies based on client need
• Create training content using custom storyboard templates
• Provide guidance and specialized knowledge to other members of the team
• Develop alliances and working relationships with subject matter experts
• Work cross-functionally with creative and technical departments to build client solutions
• Develop and participate in system and user acceptance testing
• Travel as required to client site for meetings and pilot deliveries

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The 1099 Life Sciences Instructional Designer has:

• B.A. in Instructional Design, Instructional Systems Design, English, Journalism, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership and Development, or related field
• M.Ed. or M.S. in Instructional Design (preferred), M.B.A.
• AT LEAST 2-3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING CUSTOM TRAINING SOLUTIONS IN PHARMA, BIOTECH, MEDICAL DEVICE, OR ANY LIFE SCIENCES RELATED FIELD

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The 1099 Life Sciences Instructional Designer can:

• Explain, discuss, and apply current ISD theories, methodologies, and best practices
• Use multimedia and web-based applications to design compliance, systems, teller and banking industry-related and/or Pharma industry-related training solutions preferred
• Design for Articulate, Captivate, Lectora, and other technology-based authoring tools with minimal support
• Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Visio with minimal support
• Develop design documents, storyboards, scripts, media lists, and assessment tools
• Translate written content into visual descriptions (graphics, animations, interactive charts and graphs, video-based scenarios)
• Maintain strong internal and external client relationship skills
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and business acumen skills
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven organization
• Adapt quickly and easily to changing requirements and needs from internal and external clients
• Manage multiple priorities and project deadlines, including tracking and managing within numerous project hours and budgets
• Formally present ideas and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders during the project
• Respond to and modify recommendations in the moment, based on observing and reading client reactions
• Work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ensure content accuracy and appropriateness
• Interact with senior-level personnel in a client setting
• Work as a team player

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