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Galderma is hiring a Senior Instructional Designer to lead the development and implementation of learning experiences for their dermatology portfolio. The role requires designing scalable training solutions that enhance sales capabilities, collaborating across departments to align with business goals, and evaluating program effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.

Highlights

Lead end-to-end design and delivery of learning solutions including eLearning, workshops, and simulations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and HR teams.
Conduct needs analysis to identify skill gaps and recommend targeted curricula.
Assess program outcomes using performance metrics and learner feedback for ongoing improvements.
Manage vendor partnerships and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Require expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles, with 3+ years of related experience.
Preferred pharmaceutical industry experience and sales training knowledge.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; instructional design certification is a plus.
Strong communication, influencing, analytical, and problem-solving skills essential.
Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization and manage competing priorities.

Senior Instructional Designer Full Description

Senior Instructional Designer

Boston

Full time

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic, innovative, and hands-on Senior Instructional Designer to lead the design and development of impactful learning experiences across our dermatology portfolio. This individual will play a key role in translating business needs into scalable learning solutions that drive performance and accelerate readiness across our Commercial teams. The ideal candidate combines deep instructional design expertise with a passion for healthcare, learner engagement, and results-oriented training strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of learning solutions that build sales capabilities and support key business priorities, including new product launches and onboarding.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and HR to assess learning needs, define objectives, and ensure alignment to business goals.
Design and deliver a range of modern learning modalities (eLearning, virtual and in-person workshops, microlearning, simulations, and performance support tools) grounded in adult learning theory and instructional systems design (ADDIE/6Ds).
Conduct needs analysis to identify sales skill and knowledge gaps; translate findings into targeted learning strategies and curriculum recommendations.
Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, field performance metrics, and learner feedback; report insights and drive continuous improvement.
Provide instructional design leadership, coaching, and best practices to internal trainers and stakeholders; contribute to the evolution of Galderma’s learning standards and methodologies.
Manage vendor partners and external resources to ensure high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective learning deliverables.
Research and apply emerging trends, technologies, and evidence-based learning approaches to enhance engagement and impact.
Ensure all training content, materials, and activities comply with Galderma’s Code of Conduct, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as required to meet evolving business and just-in-time learning needs.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills

Bachelor’s Degree and (3) years instructional design experience or in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years of instructional design experience
Understands instructional design and adult learning principles
Minimum three (3) years instructional design experience
Understands instructional design and adult learning principles
Sales training and management development
Analytical skills, writing skills, creativity and problem-solving skills
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
Instructional Design Certification is desirable but not necessary
Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

Competencies & Abilities

Highly independent and innovative conceptual thinker with a strong bias for quality and action, a keen sense of urgency and timely planning and the ability to drive results in a matrix organization.
High level of business and financial acumen.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment
Solid comprehension of adult learning and development principles and methods, as well as social persuasion techniques
Demonstrated ability to operate cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external customers

Our people make a difference
At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

Employer's Rights:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Original Job Description

Senior Instructional Designer

Boston

Full time

Position Summary

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of learning solutions that build sales capabilities and support key business priorities, including new product launches and onboarding.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and HR to assess learning needs, define objectives, and ensure alignment to business goals.
Design and deliver a range of modern learning modalities (eLearning, virtual and in-person workshops, microlearning, simulations, and performance support tools) grounded in adult learning theory and instructional systems design (ADDIE/6Ds).
Conduct needs analysis to identify sales skill and knowledge gaps; translate findings into targeted learning strategies and curriculum recommendations.
Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, field performance metrics, and learner feedback; report insights and drive continuous improvement.
Provide instructional design leadership, coaching, and best practices to internal trainers and stakeholders; contribute to the evolution of Galderma’s learning standards and methodologies.
Manage vendor partners and external resources to ensure high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective learning deliverables.
Research and apply emerging trends, technologies, and evidence-based learning approaches to enhance engagement and impact.
Ensure all training content, materials, and activities comply with Galderma’s Code of Conduct, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as required to meet evolving business and just-in-time learning needs.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills

Bachelor’s Degree and (3) years instructional design experience or in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years of instructional design experience
Understands instructional design and adult learning principles
Minimum three (3) years instructional design experience
Understands instructional design and adult learning principles
Sales training and management development
Analytical skills, writing skills, creativity and problem-solving skills
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
Instructional Design Certification is desirable but not necessary
Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

Competencies & Abilities

Highly independent and innovative conceptual thinker with a strong bias for quality and action, a keen sense of urgency and timely planning and the ability to drive results in a matrix organization.
High level of business and financial acumen.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment
Solid comprehension of adult learning and development principles and methods, as well as social persuasion techniques
Demonstrated ability to operate cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external customers

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