Instructional Designer, Urology

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.                

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and results-oriented Learning Design Specialist to join our team. As a Learning Design Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experiences of our urology sales organization. You will collaborate with Sales Training Managers (STMs), product marketing, and other cross-functional partners and stakeholders to develop engaging and effective learning solutions that meet the needs of the field-based learner and the business.

In addition, as part of the Learning and Design team, you will work with STMs to develop and implement training workshops as required for National Sales Meetings and other meetings that may be necessary as determined by the commercial teams. You will also provide support for the set-up and coordination of sales training classes (synchronous and asynchronous).

This role requires an individual who thrives a fast-paced, growing organization and demonstrated the ability to be agile and adaptable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Instructional Design: design and develop high-quality learning materials with clear performance-based objectives, including e-learning modules, instructor led-training materials, videos, simulations, and other multimedia assets.
• Needs Analysis: conduct needs assessments in partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to identify learning objectives, audience characteristics, and performance gaps. Use data-driven insights to inform the design process.
• Curriculum Development: create comprehensive learning curricula that align with organizational goals and objectives. Ensure that learning experiences are sequenced logically and scaffolded appropriately.
• Learning Experience Design: design engaging and interactive learning experiences that leverage a variety of instructional strategies and technologies. Incorporate principles of adult learning theory and cognitive psychology to maximize learning outcomes.
• Technology Integration: use Articulate360 to develop digital content for our LMS/LXP and work with the Learning Technologist to leverage digital capabilities to deliver dynamic and interactive learning experiences.
• Collaboration: work collaboratively with STMs, Product Marketing, and other stakeholders on various strategic projects, new product launches, and product training campaigns.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Conduct through reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure the accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness of learning materials. Implement feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve learning experience, ensuring all sales training materials, and training methodology are up to date.
  • Facilitate and support Learning and Design processes and efforts required to meet Quality System, Compliance and Legal requirements.
• Project Management: manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within budget. Communicate effectively project teams to coordinate timelines, resources, and priorities.
• Evaluations and Assessment: develop evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness of learning interventions. Analyze data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for future iterations.\

Required Qualifications:

• BA in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years instructional design, curriculum development and technical writing experience
• Proficiency with Articulate Storyline (or similar e-learning authoring tools) and learning management systems (LMS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft product suite (TEAMs, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE, SAM), and learning theories.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and work independently and in a team environment
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in learning design.
• Ability to quickly grasp new terminology (i.e. medical terminology, sales terminology)

Preferred qualifications and competencies:

• Experience with data analysis and evaluation methodologies
• Design Thinking or Agile Methodology
• Familiarity with Smartsheet 

Requisition ID: 589134

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.