Zimmer Biomet
Instructional Designer
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $80K - $85K
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ July 25th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Zimmer Biomet is hiring an Instructional Designer to create innovative, next-generation learning experiences that address complex sales performance challenges. The role involves designing comprehensive learning ecosystems, leveraging emerging technologies like AI and immersive tools, and collaborating with sales leadership to drive measurable behavior change and career advancement for learners.
Highlights
- Design and innovate learning experiences using adult learning principles, behavioral science, AI, and immersive technologies.
- Develop learning ecosystems across digital, mobile, in-person, and hybrid formats.
- Diagnose performance issues and create targeted learning solutions through strategic problem-solving and data analysis.
- Manage learning technology platforms including LMS, authoring tools like Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite, and performance support systems.
- Use learning analytics to measure and optimize engagement, retention, and behavior change.
- Partner with sales leadership, product experts, and technology specialists to anticipate and address learning needs.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field; Master's preferred; 3+ years experience in corporate or healthcare learning design.
- Experience with AI-powered learning platforms, VR/AR tools, UX/UI design, and project management skills are essential.
- Preferred experience in biotech or pharmaceutical sales and certification in learning analytics or educational data science.
- Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $85,000 annually plus bonus opportunities, with up to 20% travel for collaboration and research.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
Location : Remote, Remote, United States
Job Category : Sales
Employment Type : Full-Time
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
Join Zimmer Biomet's innovative learning team as a Learning Experience Designer where you'll solve complex learning challenges and create breakthrough experiences that unlock sales potential. This role is perfect for a passionate problem-solver who thrives on turning performance gaps into learning opportunities and genuinely cares about helping others succeed.
We're looking for someone who wakes up excited about solving learning challenges and helping others succeed. If you're passionate about creating breakthrough learning experiences that make a real difference in people's careers, we want to hear from you.
Zimmer Biomet is committed to creating a workplace where all team members can thrive and contribute their best work.
Portfolio submission required for consideration
How You'll Create Impact
Design & Innovation
- Pioneer next-generation learning experiences rooted in adult learning principles and behavioral science using AI-powered personalization and immersive technologies
- Architect comprehensive learning ecosystems that span digital, mobile, in-person, and hybrid delivery methods
- Solve complex learning challenges by diagnosing performance gaps and designing creative solutions that drive real behavior change
- Take initiative to identify opportunities for learning innovation before they're requested, staying ahead of business needs
- Champion learner success by designing experiences that genuinely help people master new skills and advance their careers
- Build meaningful relationships with learners to understand their challenges and create solutions that truly resonate
Strategic Problem-Solving
- Dive deep into root causes of performance issues, using data and stakeholder insights to design targeted interventions
- Partner proactively with sales leadership, product experts, and technology specialists to anticipate learning needs
- Lead design thinking workshops and facilitate creative problem-solving sessions that generate breakthrough solutions
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing learning outcomes and iterating based on real-world performance data
Technology & Analytics
- Leverage learning analytics to measure engagement, retention, and behavior change, using data to continuously optimize learning experiences
- Integrate emerging technologies including AI
- Manage learning technology ecosystems including LMS platforms, authoring tools, and performance support systems
- Take ownership of the entire learning technology stack, troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Makes You Stand Out
Technical Proficiency
- Advanced skills in Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, XD, After Effects), and emerging authoring tools
- Experience with AI-powered learning platforms and learning analytics tools
- Knowledge of VR/AR authoring tools and immersive learning design principles
- Competency in UX/UI design for learning interfaces and mobile learning experiences
- Self-starter mentality with ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing needs
Strategic Capabilities
- Analytical mindset with ability to diagnose learning problems and translate insights into actionable design improvements
- Deep understanding of adult learning theories and their practical application in sales performance contexts
- Project management expertise with experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Proactive leadership style that anticipates needs and drives solutions before being asked
- Change management skills to drive adoption of new learning technologies and methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience with a focus on sales
- Certification in learning analytics or educational data science
- Experience with learning science research and evidence-based design practices
Your Background
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Educational Technology, or related field required
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Educational Technology, or related field preferred
- 3+ years of experience designing learning solutions in corporate or healthcare environments
- Proven problem-solving abilities with examples of turning complex challenges into effective learning solutions
- Strong portfolio demonstrating innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, and measurable impact on learner success
- Genuine passion for helping others learn and grow, with evidence of going above and beyond to support learner success
Travel Expectations
- Up to 20% - Primarily for stakeholder collaboration, user research, and conference participation
This role is fully remote and has an annually salary of $80,000-85,000 + additional income earned through bonus opportunity
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
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