Education Program Designer

MRA-The Management Association; McHenry (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

401K with match

16-week Paid Parental Leave

Generous PTO package

14 paid holidays

Job summary

Medela LLC in McHenry, IL is looking for an Education Program Designer to develop innovative global healthcare education programs focused on lactation science. This role involves creating learner-centered content and utilizing modern learning technologies to enhance engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Education or Instructional Design, and experience with digital learning environments. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package, including a starting salary of $110K plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable educational programs and instructional materials.
• Experience supporting global audiences and collaborating across regions preferred.
• Experience working within healthcare or medical device education environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging global education programs regarding lactation science.
• Partner with experts to translate complex content into educational experiences.
• Analyze learner engagement data to improve program effectiveness.

Skills

Instructional design methodologies

Digital learning

Creative thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

E-learning platforms

Webinar technologies

LMS systems

Content authoring tools

Job description

Education Program Designer

Lactation Science

Medela LLC

Hybrid Role; 3 days on-site in McHenry, IL

Salary starting at $110K plus performance-based bonus

We are seeking a creative and strategic Education Program Designer to lead the design and development of innovative global healthcare education programs focused on lactation science, maternal health, and healthcare professional engagement.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of instructional design, digital learning, learner engagement, educational strategy, and lactation science. You will transform scientific and clinical content into engaging, modern learning experiences that drive audience growth, participation, and measurable impact across a global healthcare audience.

What You’ll Do – Education Program Designer

• Design and develop engaging global education programs, digital, webinars, curricula, and digital learning experiences regarding lactation science.
• Apply instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to create learner-centered content.
• Partner with internal experts and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to translate complex scientific content into impactful educational experiences.
• Lead the design strategy for webinar platforms, e-learning experiences, and digital engagement tools supporting large global audiences.
• Create interactive multimedia content, assessments, and educational materials using modern learning technologies.
• Analyze learner engagement data and feedback to continuously improve program effectiveness and user experience.
• Recommend innovative educational technologies, platforms, and creative approaches to increase healthcare professional engagement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to align education initiatives with organizational goals.

Qualifications – Education Program Designer

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience designing scalable educational programs, digital learning experiences, and instructional materials.
• Strong expertise with instructional design models, e-learning platforms, webinar technologies, LMS systems, and content authoring tools.
• Strong creative thinking, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience working within healthcare, medical device, or healthcare professional education environments preferred.
• Experience supporting global audiences and collaborating across regions preferred.

What We Offer our Education Program Designer

• Salary starting at $110K plus performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• 401K with match
• Money Purchase Plan
• 16-week Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO package, plus 14 paid holidays
• A great place to work!

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.