Learning Design Specialist - Talent Development

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and results-oriented Learning Design Specialist to join our team. As a Learning Design Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experiences of our urology sales organization. You will collaborate with Sales Training Managers (STMs), Talent Development, product marketing, and other cross-functional partners and stakeholders to develop engaging and effective learning solutions that meet the needs of the Urology field sales organization.  
 
As part of the team, you will collaborate with others to develop and implement any of the following training and development; management and leadership training, early career onboarding, competency based curriculums, product launches, training campaigns, training workshops as required for National Sales Meetings and other meetings that may be necessary as determined by the commercial teams. 

This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, growing organization and demonstrates the ability to be agile and adaptable. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Instructional Design: design and develop high-quality learning materials with clear performance-based objectives, including instructor led-training materials, storyboards for e-learning modules, videos, simulations, and other multimedia assets. 

• Needs Analysis: conduct needs assessments in partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to identify learning objectives, audience characteristics, and performance gaps. Use data-driven insights to inform the design process. 

• Curriculum Development: create comprehensive learning curricula that align with organizational goals and objectives. Ensure that learning experiences are sequenced logically and scaffolded appropriately. 

• Learning Experience Design: design engaging and interactive learning experiences that leverage a variety of instructional strategies and technologies. Incorporate principles of adult learning theory and cognitive psychology to maximize learning outcomes. 

• Technology Integration: a basic proficiency of Articulate360 (or similar eLearning authoring software) to develop short and simplistic modules (Tier 1) for our LMS/LXP and work with the Learning Technologist to leverage digital capabilities to deliver dynamic and interactive learning experiences.  

• Collaboration: work collaboratively with STMs, Product Marketing, and other stakeholders on various strategic projects, new product launches, and product training campaigns. 

• Quality Assurance:  

• Conduct thorough reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure the accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness of learning materials. Implement feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve learning experience, ensuring all sales training materials, and training methodology are up to date. 

• Facilitate and support Learning and Design processes and efforts required to meet Quality System, Compliance and Legal requirements. 

• Project Management: manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within budget. Communicate effectively to project teams to coordinate timelines, resources, and priorities. 

• Evaluations and Assessment: develop evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness of learning interventions. Analyze data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for future iterations. 

Qualifications:  

• BA in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field. 

• Minimum of 3 years instructional design, curriculum development and technical writing experience 

• Basic proficiency of Articulate Storyline (or similar e-learning authoring tools) to develop a Tier 1 training and LMS. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft product suite (TEAMs, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE, SAM), and learning theories. 

• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and work independently and in a team environment 

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 

• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in learning design. 

• Ability to quickly grasp new terminology (i.e. medical terminology, sales terminology) 

Requisition ID: 603758

Minimum Salary: $86600 

Maximum Salary: $164500 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.