Instructional Designer - Vacaville, CA

Unicon Pharma Inc. is seeking an Instructional Designer in Vacaville, CA. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to assess learning needs, developing training materials, and implementing effective instructional design methodologies. Responsibilities include creating engaging content, applying evaluation methods, and possibly delivering training. Candidates should have a BA/BS in a related field and 5-7 years of instructional design experience, along with proficiency in relevant software.
Description:

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Instructional Designer/Learn Partner is to work closely with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand learning needs and expectations. Using this information the Designer/Partner will rapidly prototype and assimilate feedback and quickly incorporate any changes into the design process. The role will build materials ensuring timeliness, relevancy, effectiveness and engagement of learners. This position reports to the Head of the Vacaville Operations Learning Team (VOLT).Job Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of this role are instructional design, training material/program development and application of evaluation methods for effectiveness monitoring.Instructional Design

In partnership with stakeholders and subject matter experts draft standard operating procedures to translate complicated information and documentation into formats that are easier to understand.In partnership with stakeholders and subject matter experts use Instructional Design Methodologies to assess, recommend, design and implement training programs using multiple learning methods (i.e. on-the-job, classroom, online, informal and blended delivery) that effectively address learning needs and translate learning to behavior.Determine if existing content will meet the learning needs assessment or if modification or new content will need to be developed.Apply established training development processes, standards, strategies and templates to ensure a holistic, consistent and compliant learning solution.As appropriate, include appropriate technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.For all courses developed, implement an evaluation strategy to test knowledge and/or competency. Incorporate stakeholder feedback into the design process to ensure that the instructional materials meet their needs and expectations.Apply Lean management principles to develop training content at speed.To develop new learning solutions, adopt Lean approaches such as minimum viable products and sprints.Learn Partner

Collaborate with training content owners to ensure training material standards are metManage the implementation of the curriculum/content in collaboration with the curriculum owner to ensure assignment, communication, logistics and tracking are performed.Upload approved final source and published version of materials to the content repositorySubmit requests and partner with the Global Learning Services (GLS) eLearning Team to load updated content into Cornerstone productionTraining Delivery

May deliver instructor-led or on the job training associated with assigned projects (Train the Trainer).Job Requirements

Education

BA/BS degree in instructional design, education, or a related fieldExperience

5-7 years experience applying core instructional design principles and theories to maximize learningProficiency in course development software such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline) and Adobe Cloud.Experience creating SCORM compliant web based training.Experience conducting both instructor-led and/or on the job training.Experience using Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets, Sites) and MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)Ability to navigate learning management systems, (Cornerstone a plus)Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Ability to successfully manage projects and/or lead a team of peers and/or stakeholders to achieve project goals.Posses team-orientated approach; ability to quickly and consistently establish rapport; ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, team members and partners.Critical-thinking skillsConcrete verbal and written communication skillsExperience in a GMP Biologics Manufacturing facility a plusExperience with designing content for SAP, SingleLIMS, Veeva a plus