Pharma Instructional Designer & Content Developer (Onsite 3 days)

Content Creators; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVieOneHUB’s People Excellence team seeks a creative and collaborative Instructional Designer who’s passionate about problem-solving and learning. You’ll design engaging, high-quality learning experiences across media to close knowledge gaps within and across business functions.

This role supports eLearning courses, videos, job aids, graphics, simulations, and other deliverables. You’ll work with SMEs, manage your work, and contribute independently to content development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degreerequired, preferably in Learning and Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Communications, ora relatedfield. Master’s 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 foundation 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.

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.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning theory

Content development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

eLearning authoring tools

Graphic design tools

Video creation/editing tools

Simulation development tools

Job description

AbbVieOneHUB’s People Excellence team seeks a creative and collaborative Instructional Designer who’s passionate about problem-solving and learning. You’ll design engaging, high-quality learning experiences across media to close knowledge gaps within and across business functions.

This role supports eLearning courses, videos, job aids, graphics, simulations, and other deliverables. You’ll work with SMEs, manage your work, and contribute independently to content development.