Instructional Designer

Modis; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Job summary

Modis is seeking an Instructional Designer for a contract role in San Rafael, CA, with pharma industry background preferred. The role emphasizes creating AI-enabled learning experiences using Sana Labs and other tools, delivering compliant, engaging content, and collaborating with global teams.

You will design micro-learnings and simulations, manage content through MLR processes, and ensure programs meet regulatory standards while partnering with stakeholders to maximize business impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of instructional design experience, ideally in pharma or life sciences

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, memorable, and effective learning experiences.
• Build micro-learnings, AI practice simulations, and courses on Sana Labs and other AI tools.
• Use AI throughout the design process from draft to prototype to real scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and MLR review processes.

Skills

Instructional design

AI-enabled learning tools

Content development

Stakeholder discovery

Project management

Communication

Global cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, learning and development, or related field

Tools

Rise

Articulate 360

Sana Labs

Arist

Synthesia

Job description

Modis is seeking an Instructional Designer for a Contract job with a client in San Rafael CA. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the pharma industry.

Rate Range: $70/hour to $80/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Summary

We are seeking a contract Instructional Designer with a strong aptitude for AI-enabled learning tools to help bring this ecosystem to life.

In this role, you will leverage our AI-enabled learning technology stack to create learning experiences that are engaging, memorable, and built for retention. You will develop micro-learnings, AI practice simulations, and courses using our learning experience platform, Sana Labs, and other AI-enabled tools, and every program you build will be designed to meet our compliance standards. You will partner with business stakeholders to understand what is driving performance needs and work closely with our learning leads to focus on the initiatives with the greatest business impact. As needed, you will also provide coordination support for live and virtual learning programs.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building, experimenting, and seeing their work make a measurable difference in the field.

What You'll Do

• Design learning that is engaging, memorable, and effective
• Design and build micro-learnings, AI practice simulations, and courses using Sana Labs and other AI-enabled tools
• Use AI tools throughout the design process, from drafting and prototyping to building realistic practice scenarios and coaching experiences
• Create fun, memorable learning, using storytelling, interactivity, and realistic practice to make content stick
• Design for retention, applying techniques such as spaced practice, retrieval, scenario-based learning, and reinforcement so learners can recall and apply what they've learned long after initial training
• Partner with SMEs to translate disease-state and product knowledge into clear, engaging, and actionable learning experiences
• Stay current on emerging AI tools and approaches, and pilot new ideas that improve speed, quality, and learner engagement while maintaining compliance standards
• Ensure every program is compliant
• Develop all training in accordance with applicable regulatory, legal, and company requirements, building compliance into the design from the start
• Manage learning programs through the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review process, from initial submission through final approval
• Prepare content and supporting references for review, track feedback, incorporate revisions, and keep projects on schedule
• Maintain accurate training materials, approvals, and documentation so that all learning is audit-ready
• Manage course assignments and content uploads in our learning experience platform and help troubleshoot learner completion issues.
• Lead with discovery and business partnership
• Meet with business stakeholders to understand capability gaps, field needs, and desired outcomes
• Translate those insights into clear learning solutions and development plans
• Work in close coordination with team leads to prioritize projects and align on scope, timelines, and success measures
• Collaborate with global learning colleagues to share ideas and reuse successful approaches across therapeutic areas and regions
• Support live and virtual learning
• Provide coordination support for live and virtual learning programs as needed, including logistics, materials, scheduling, and facilitation support
• Help ensure every session runs smoothly for learners and facilitators

Required

• 7+ years of instructional design experience, ideally in a commercial, sales training, or life sciences setting
• Strong aptitude for AI-enabled learning tools, with hands-on experience using them to design and build learning (Rise, articulate 360, Sana Labs, Arist or Synthesia experience is a plus)
• Hands-on experience building micro-learnings, simulations, and e-learning in a learning experience platform
• Demonstrated experience managing content through MLR or a comparable compliance review process, and a strong understanding of the importance of compliant, audit-ready training
• A track record of designing engaging learning that drives retention and application, not just completion
• Working knowledge of assigning and uploading content in an LMS or learning experience platform and troubleshooting learner completion issues.
• Comfort leading stakeholder discovery and translating business needs into learning solutions
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools quickly and sharing what works with the team
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment

Preferred

• Rare disease or biopharma commercial training experience
• Familiarity with commercial enablement needs, such as launch readiness, onboarding, and field skills development
• Experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, or similar
• Experience coordinating or supporting virtual instructor-led training
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, learning and development, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay

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