Instructional Designer

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Title: Instructional Designer

Location: Fort Worth, TX; Memphis, TN; Olive Branch, MS; Conroe, TX; Lakeland, FL

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: HYBRID role / 1 day per month onsite

Design Portfolio: Yes (REQUIRED)

*Please include a link to your design portfolio on your resume for consideration.

The Instructional Designer is a member of the Learning Development and Delivery team within the Pharma organization designing and developing curriculum for the Customer Experience Operations and Supply Chain Operations organizations. The subject matter may include content for the various groups including Customer and Technical Solutions, Shared Services and Distribution Centers for both new hire training and existing employee development. This position reports to Supervisor, Training Content Development for Supply Chain Operations.

Primarily, the role of Instructional Designer functions as the department subject matter expert (SME) for instructional design, e-Learning, and learning technologies demonstrating up-to-date expertise in adult learning theory, best practices, various delivery modalities, and innovative technologies.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage Subject Matter Experts (SME's) and stakeholder relationships to clearly understand the business, target audience and content needs to construct learning and performance outcomes.
• Develop content using various learning technology tools and resources.
• Analyze, build, develop, and maintain new hire training program(s).
• Perform business and performance analysis to determine training objectives, goals, and learner characteristics such as existing knowledge and skill level, as well as knowledge and skill gaps.
• Use knowledge of instructional system design (ISD), technologies, and adult learning theory to propose learning solutions that are cost-effective, easy-to-create and maintain, visually and instructionally compelling and that provide a rewarding experience for the learner.
• Establish goals and learning objectives to design appropriate and effective curriculum by leveraging instructional design methodology.
• Manage the end-to-end instructional design process with a sense of urgency and a drive for results.
• Employ a rapid-development approach and strong instructional design to build creative and innovative training videos, games, job aids, posters, manuals, and related learning/e-learning deliverables. Bring best-of-breed learning techniques and technology into the development of training programs and solutions.
• Conduct train-the-trainer sessions (both virtual and instructor led) to ensure delivery of materials is consistent across all markets and trainers understand the course content, learning objectives, delivery method, and evaluation procedures.
• Ensure smooth transition from final material design to implementation of program by partnering with the delivery team.
• Drive projects to successfully execute, manage project milestones, and team responsibilities for accountability.
• Manage and maintain content, enroll/assign learning objects, and run various reports using the LMS.
• Design course-level assessments to ensure learning objectives were addressed in the content at an appropriate learning level. Analyze for effectiveness.
• Compile and analyze dashboard results on evaluations (assessing readiness, job, and business impact).
• Other training responsibilities as defined by leadership and the organization.

Expected Outcomes

• Design course-level assessments to ensure learning objectives were addressed in the content at an appropriate learning level by compiling and analyzing results of evaluations (assessing readiness, job impact, and business impact).

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience.

Education

4- year degree in related field, or equivalent experience.

Critical Skills

• 2+ years of previous experience in instructional design and e-Learning development or related functional experience.
• Prioritization and planning skills, with demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Must be detail-oriented, flexible, and can work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Proven success at establishing rapport with business partners at multiple levels, working on larger teams, and collaborative work habits.
• Ability to design and develop engaging and interactive training using a variety of modalities and methods.
• Advanced Microsoft Office application skills.
• Experience using authoring tools such as (Articulate Storyline/ Rise360).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading/editing.
• Proficiency with multimedia and e-learning tools such as HeyGen, PowerPoint, Vyond, Camtasia, Articulate Pro, and Storyline.
• Utilizes AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Articulate AI, Synthesia, Vyond AI, Canva AI, Adobe Firefly, ElevenLabs, and DALL·E) to create engaging, personalized learning content that improves learner engagement, knowledge retention, and performance.
• Graphic Design and audio/video editing experience
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone OnDemand preferred).

Working Conditions

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – Office in Fort Worth, TX

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) – General Office Demands

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$64,600 - $107,600

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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