Instructional Designer / Content Developer

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in Abbott Park, IL is seeking a creative Instructional Designer to develop engaging eLearning, videos, and job aids across business functions. You will collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional partners to translate complex processes into learner-centered experiences.

The role emphasizes applying adult learning theory, using modern authoring tools, and delivering high-quality learning assets while balancing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Learning and Development, Instructional Design, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in instructional design or adult learning.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Proficiency with contemporary content development tools including eLearning authoring, graphics, video, and simulations.
• Ability to develop high-quality digital learning assets that are visually engaging.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging learning content including eLearning modules, videos, graphics, simulations, and job aids.
• Translate complex information into learner-friendly experiences to support knowledge transfer and performance.
• Manage tasks, milestones, and communicate status; escalate risks when needed.
• Partner with SMEs and stakeholders to validate content and define learning needs.
• Apply instructional design best practices and design thinking to create effective solutions.
• Monitor learning effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Use modern authoring tools to build high-quality learning assets reflecting current trends.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Instructional Design

eLearning

Multimedia design

SME collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Authoring tools

Graphic design tools

Video editing

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

AbbVieOneHUBsPeople Excellenceteamisseekinga creative and collaborative Instructional Designerwhospassionate aboutproblem-solving andlearning andwhoseager to design engaging, high-quality learning experiencesacross a variety of media. This role will support the development of eLearningcourses and programs, videos, job aids, graphics, simulations, and other learning deliverables that help close knowledge and skill gapswithin andacross business functions. The ideal candidate brings strong foundational instructional design skills, modern digital content creation capabilities,passion for collaboration,and a learner-centered mindset. While this role will work with guidance and support from the manager and more senior team members, the Instructional Designer is expected to contribute independently to content development, manage assigned work with increasing ownership, and collaborate effectively with SMEs and cross-functional partners. This role reports to theSr. Manager,OneHUBPeople Excellenceand has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging learning contentincluding eLearning modules, videos, graphics, simulations, job aids, and other learning assets aligned to adult learning principles and corporate learning standards.
• Translate complex business or process information into clear, learner-friendly experiencesthat support knowledge transfer, skill building, and performance improvement.
• Support project execution and deliveryby managing assigned tasks, tracking milestones, communicating status, and escalating risks or dependencies as needed.
• Partner with SMEs and business stakeholdersto gather input,validatecontent accuracy, and help define learning needs andappropriate instructionalapproaches.
• Apply instructional design best practicesand design thinkingto create learning solutions that are effective, visually polished, and aligned with identified businessobjectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiativesbyidentifyingopportunities to enhance learning quality, learner engagement,and training/learningefficiency.
• Use contemporary authoring and design toolsto build modern, high-quality learning assets that reflect current trends in digital learning, media, and storytelling.
• Monitor and assess learning effectivenessthrough feedback,completiondata, or other basic evaluation methods and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate clearly and proactivelywith the manager, SMEs, and project partnersregardingprogress, questions, decisions, and potential challenges.
• Demonstrate adaptability and collaborationin a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities whilemaintainingquality and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degreerequired, preferably in Learning and Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Communications, ora relatedfield. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum2-3years of experience in adult learning, instructional design, training development, or a related field; pharma or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
• Strong foundational knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory, with the ability to apply those principles in practical, business-focused ways.
• Demonstratedproficiencywith contemporary content development tools and techniques, including eLearning authoring tools, graphic design tools, video creation/editing tools, and/or simulation development tools.
• Ability torapidlydevelop high-quality digital learning assetsthat are visually engaging, instructionally sound, and aligned to audience needs.
• Strong communicationand collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with SMEs, business partners, and cross-functional team members.
• Solid project coordination and time management skillswith the ability to manage assigned work, meet deadlines, and seek support appropriately.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and sound judgment, including the ability toidentifyissues, ask thoughtful questions,evaluate options,and recommend practical solutions.
• Interest in emerging learning and design trends, with a willingness to experiment with new tools, formats, and creative approaches.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Abbott Parkand collaborate in a team-based environment.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other formofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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