Instructional Designer/LMS Specialist (Articulate/Storyline/InDesign) (Pharma/Medical Device)

Learning Content Strategy (Contract) Location: Foster City, CA Hybrid preferred but also open to remote candidates Duration: 1-year contract with potential for extension About the Role • In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and steering the content strategy for new learning initiatives, content re-design and product launches, ensuring that every asset is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of a global audience while following a repeatable process. • Your clinical / scientific background paired with an understanding of instructional design and commercial selling will be key in operating at the nexus of various workstreams. • Your focus will be on providing strategic guidance throughout the content development process—partnering with cross-functional teams to align instructional approaches, drive innovation, and embed best practices that support commercialization goals including recommending AI-forward approaches to content development. • Your expertise will help create a cohesive framework that enables effective knowledge transfer, adaptability, and scalability across diverse markets. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries about available learning content across brands and disease states • Design content strategy for new builds or re-designs of existing content, including creating outlines, design blueprints, etc. • Provide strategic input and feedback during the content build phase for new product or indication launches • Support implementation of a cohesive content strategy aligned with launch goals, therapeutic area training, and selling models. • Facilitate alignment between Marketing, Medical, and Instructional Design teams when content priorities or perspectives diverge • Collaborate with Product Directors and SMEs to shape selling skills workshops, deep dives, and supporting assets • Participate in brainstorming sessions and connect content across programs to ensure consistency and strategic alignment • Project manage new content builds, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder input • Recommend AI-based solutions to streamline content development and content management Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in commercial, clinical, or learning roles • Strong clinical literacy and the ability to digest and retain scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, bachelor of science discipline req, Master, PhD, PharmD a bonus • Proven experience in project management, with the ability to manage timelines and coordinate across stakeholders • Instructional design experience, medical writing, or medical illustration a plus, experience with a content center of excellence or agency preferred • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams Preferred Tools & Skills • Familiarity with product launch cycles and commercialization strategies. • Experience supporting global teams and adapting content for diverse audiences. • Knowledge of selling skills frameworks and field force enablement. • Familiarity with learning platforms and tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet • Familiarity with AI tools in the learning space • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Comfort working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Job Type: Contract Pay: $48.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • pharmaceutical industry: 5 years (Preferred) • Articulate Rise: 5 years (Preferred) • Storyline: 5 years (Preferred) • Adobe InDesign: 5 years (Preferred) • Design content strategy: 5 years (Preferred) • content development and content management: 5 years (Preferred) • content strategy : 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job