Instructional Designer

ABOUT AMGENAmgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.ABOUT THE ROLERole Description : The Instructional Designer (ID), Global Learning Solutions (GLS) reports to the Sr. Manager Instructional Design Team Lead and supports Global Learning & Performance (GL&P) Learning Professionals across all regions and sites in US, Europe, Intercontinental, and JAPAC.The ID is responsible for designing learning solutions (e.G., content outlines, design documents, style guides / templates, storyboards, infographics, workshop materials, performance support tools, and eLearning modules) that are aligned with the organization’s objectives and strategies and with business needs. The ID demonstrates best practices in Instructional Design while delivering best-in-class performance support, training, and communications solutions for clients while following creative design standards to ensure all assigned deliverables are met.Roles & Responsibilities : Consults with GLS and / or functional learning partners to ensure the most appropriate learning solutions are proposedProvides instructional design support on learning projectsEmploys ID best practices in the execution of project deliverables, including design documents, content outlines, workshop materials, performance support tools, and eLearning modulesWorks - as needed - with vendors, shared service providers, and contract workers to develop and deliver training deliverablesSupports the identification—and if needed, the creation—of media assetsWorks with learning clients to ensure governance, design, and development processes are followedMaintains functional partnerships with appropriate functional representativesProvides thought leadership on new and innovative approaches to Instructional DesignExecutes on the annual goals of the group and the departmentPartners with GL&P colleagues to identify opportunities for collaboration, process improvement, and resource sharingBasic Qualifications and Experience : Master's degree ORBachelor's degree and 2 years of Training & Development experience ORAssociate degree and 6 years of Training & Development experience ORMinimum of 8+ years as an Instructional Designer or Training & Development professional supporting a multinational organizationFunctional Skills : Must-Have Skills : Experience conducting training needs analysis to identify appropriate learning solutionsExperience with eLearning authoring tools and instructional technology (i.E. Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Creative Suite, Vyond, etc.)Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design modelsGood-to-Have Skills : Experience supporting training projects from beginning to endConsulting and Stakeholder Management SkillsExperience developing rapid design solutionsExperience implementing learning interventions to meet accessibility requirements (such as WCAG)Experience managing translations in learning deliverables Experience with Microsoft tools, including Sharepoint, Teams and FormsProfessional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role) : N / ASoft Skills : Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong consulting skillsAbility to work effectively with global, virtual teamsAbility to work independentlyHigh degree of initiative and self-motivationAbility to manage multiple priorities successfullyTeam-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goalsProject management skillsStrong service orientation and high standards of excellence and business enablementWritten and verbal English proficiencyEQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTAmgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.