Consultant, Learning Design

Job Description

About This Role:
As a Consultant, Learning Design at our esteemed organization, you will serve as an authoritative resource in crafting learning experiences that empower and elevate the capabilities of our team members. Your role centers around the conception, development, and production of dynamic and impactful training solutions, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees. You will collaborate closely with our global partners across various departments such as HR, RD&M, PO&T, and Commercial to deeply understand their learning objectives. By applying your expertise in instructional design theory and methodologies, you will identify and implement the most suitable educational strategies. Your consulting acumen will be pivotal in leading intricate projects, marshaling both internal and external resources to enhance our offerings. As a trusted advisor to stakeholders and SMEs, your guidance will navigate complex challenges and optimize specialized areas of learning. You are integral to the strategizing, developing, and executing of assessment frameworks that gauge the effectiveness and business impact of our learning solutions. Your ability to translate technical content into a compelling narrative will enrich our projects, ensuring they are goal-oriented and yield tangible results.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with both GxP and non-GxP Learning Partners and business sponsors to discern learning needs and set performance outcomes aligned with business training requisites.
• Design and curate innovative and efficient training programs, considering time, cost, and other constraints, while conducting thorough training needs analyses.
• Create comprehensive learning solutions, involving SMEs for content accuracy and relevancy, and formulate learning evaluations to measure knowledge transfer and impact.
• Deliver and/or facilitate training programs.
• Oversee the project management of learning initiatives, consulting on budgets and timelines, and ensuring compliance with company policies and SOPs.
• Engage in the continuous improvement of training policies, standards, and instructional design processes to guarantee excellence and instructional integrity.

Qualifications

Who You Are:
You are an imaginative and resourceful professional who thrives in an environment that requires you to bridge the gap between complex information and compelling learning experiences. You are a proactive self-starter, adept at recognizing nuances in learning needs and driving towards innovative solutions. Your communication skills are impeccable, enabling you to collaborate effectively and influence decisions without direct authority. You possess an entrepreneurial spirit, eagerly tackling challenges and presenting alternative solutions with conviction and clarity. You are a lifelong learner, continually seeking to refine your craft and apply your knowledge for the betterment of the team.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred).
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in adult learning theory and the measurement of learning principles, with a strong preference for experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in Articulate (Rise and Storyline) is a must, desired knowledge of other eLearning applications such as Camtasia, Synthesia, and a nuanced understanding of their uses.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and design software like Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); a solid grasp of graphic design principles is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with various training tools and formats, including self-study, instructor-led computer-based training, distance learning, gamification, simulation, and virtual reality.
• Knowledge of the Performance Consulting process for training program analysis and design.
• Virtual and in-person facilitation and training experience of large and small groups is essential.
• Awareness of GLP, GCP, and GMP training regulations is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• E-Learning and/or training certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate in the design and delivery of learning materials.
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects and teams.

Additional Information

This role is eligible for off-campus work category.

Please note that this role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.

About Biogen Poland:

Our Warsaw office is a complex hub for local, regional and global roles. Regardless our role and reporting line we’re driven every day by our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare and devastating diseases. This is what gives us pride, inspires us and gives us fuel to push the boundaries of innovation. We represent over 30 nationalities and celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate and Best Places to Work Awards consecutively since 2021 in Poland and Europe. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, we’re inviting you to join our team.

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.