Instructional Designer

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Moncada; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Spain seeks a senior instructional designer to lead, design, and develop complex training programs for adult learners, aligning with business goals.

You will partner with internal stakeholders to craft end-to-end training strategies, evaluate effectiveness, and manage external vendors when needed.

Fluency in English and Spanish, a degree in Education or Instructional Design, and 6 years of experience are required; MS Office and LMS tools are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design or related field.
• 6 years of adult learning experience, including designing courses and using ILT, CBT, Web-based, Virtual Class, and Performance Support Tools.
• Fluent in English & Spanish

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and develop complex instructional activities to achieve learning objectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop end-to-end training strategies.
• Gains agreement with stakeholders on training program outcomes and success metrics.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training activities and apply lessons learned.
• Oversee contractors or vendors to develop, translate, or administer training programs.

Skills

Instructional design

Stakeholder management

Project management

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Instructional Design

Tools

MS Office

LMS

Articulate

Captivate

Job description

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients’ lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.How You Will Make an Impact:Lead, design, and develop complex technical and non-technical instructional activities using various media and related training materials and tools to achieve learning objectivesResponsible for partnering and consulting with internal stakeholders to develop end-to-end training strategies. Gains agreement with key stakeholders on training program outcomes and success metrics.Develop criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. Aligns measurement and evaluation approaches to defined training program outcomesConduct complex job, task, and performance analysis to develop training objectivesEngage and interact with learners and key stakeholders to test and validate instructional design and developmentProvide business unit/client focused coaching and consulting on the instructional design process, deliverables, and expected outcomes.Use evaluation results to improve training program design and execution; shares best practices and lessons learned resulting from evaluation dataMay evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop, translate and/or administer training programs.Other incidental duties assigned by LeadershipWhat You Will Need (Required):Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design or related field6 years previous related adult learning experience, including designing courses and utilizing various training delivery methods (e.g., ILT, CBT, Web-based, Virtual Class, Performance Support Tools)Fluent in English & SpanishWhat Else We Look For (Preferred):Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite, LMS, and training tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate)Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skillsStrong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence changeProven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing sections of projectsGood presentation and facilitation skillsAble to read, comprehend, write, and speak EnglishSubstantial understanding of adult training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniquesSubstantial understanding of fundamental LMS technology for deploying content and ability to educate stakeholders on the process.Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skillsGood leadership skills with the ability to influence change and speak with authorityStrict attention to detailAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levelsAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environmentAbility to Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizationsAdhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control