Instructional Designer & Learning Specialist

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a Learning Specialist to harmonize and transform training materials into engaging, interactive experiences. The role involves designing quizzes, assessments, and scalable frameworks while ensuring consistency across all assets.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in training, experience with Articulate 360, Captivate, iSpring, and Camtasia, and can manage multiple streams in a global environment. Onboarding programs and strong presentation skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of Training or Learning Specialist experience.
• Experience with E-Learning tools and platforms.
• Ability to design quizzes, assessments, and tracking.
• English-speaking, international work environment experience.
• Capable of managing multiple training streams simultaneously.
• Delivery-focused mindset for results.
• Experience with onboarding training programs.
• Strong presentation skills for internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Harmonize and standardize existing training materials.
• Transform content into interactive learning experiences.
• Add quizzes, assessments, and feedback loops.
• Define a scalable training framework/playbook.
• Review and consolidate materials into a unified curriculum.
• Apply templates, branding, and formatting consistently.
• Ensure tone, structure, and instructional design consistency.
• Create reusable content components.
• Develop modular training programs and learning paths.
• Design instructions for long-term training support.
• Structure and simplify complex content.
• Define clear learning objectives.
• Deliver multiple training streams in parallel.
• Present information to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Develop scenario-based and interactive modules to improve retention.

Skills

Training experience

E-Learning tools

Quizzes & assessments

English-speaking environment

Multitasking

Delivery-minded

Onboarding training

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MS/PhD candidates accepted

Tools

E Learn/LMS platforms

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

iSpring

Camtasia

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Harmonize and standardize existing BO training materials for stakeholders.
• Transform presentation content into automatic, engaging, interactive learning experiences.
• Introduce quizzes, assessments, and learner feedback loops.
• Help define a scalable training framework.
• Review, audit, and consolidate large volumes of existing training materials into a unified curriculum.
• Apply standardized templates, branding, and formatting across all training assets.
• Ensure consistency in tone, structure, and instructional design approach.
• Create reusable content components.
• Develop and document a scalable training framework/playbook.
• Design detailed instructions to support long-term training.
• Structure, simplify, and synthesize complex content.
• Define clear learning objectives.
• Develop modular training programs and end-to-end learning paths.
• Create training support materials respecting adult learning principles.
• Provide constructive challenges and recommendations to improve content quality and relevance.
• Design and deliver engaging, learner-centric training experiences using interactive methodologies.
• Build quizzes, knowledge checks, questionnaires, and formal assessments aligned to learning outcomes.
• Develop scenario-based and interactive modules to enhance retention and application.
• Optimize content for usability, accessibility, and learner engagement.
• Incorporate feedback loops and iterative improvements to maximize effectiveness.
• Deliver multiple training streams simultaneously in a delivery-oriented environment.
• Present information, projects, and tools to internal teams and other stakeholders.

Skills:

• Minimum 2+ years of previous Training or Learning Specialist experience (more years of experience welcomed).
• Experience with E-Learning tools such as E Learn/LMS platforms, Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, iSpring, and Camtasia (combination of experience and fluency in most listed tools preferred).
• Experience creating deliverables with quizzes, assessments, and tracking mechanisms.
• English-speaking, international work environment experience.
• Ability to manage multiple training streams simultaneously.
• Strong delivery-oriented mindset.
• Previous experience with onboarding training programs.
• Presentation experience and ability to present information to internal teams, project stakeholders, and other teams.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• MS and PhD candidates are accepted.
• Pharma/Biotech industry experience is a plus; candidates from all sectors are welcome.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant Training or Learning Specialist experience.