Associate Director, Learning Innovation-Remote

Novartis

1d • Remote

About The Position

Location: Remote This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This role establishes a modern, AI-empowered instructional design function capable of producing high quality learning while reducing cost and time. Enhances learner engagement and retention through adaptive, personalized This role establishes a modern, AI-empowered instructional design function capable of producing high quality learning while reducing cost and time. Enhances learner engagement and retention through adaptive, personalized learning experiences. Bridges the gap between traditional instructional design and digital innovation, future-proofing L&D’s content strategy. Increases efficiency through intelligent automation, data-driven iterations, and scalable design systems.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree. Advanced degree preferred, especially in a Learning/Education-related field
• Experience: 5+ years in instructional design or life sciences learning, including at least 3 years managing digital or AI-based learning projects
• Technical expertise: deep understanding of AI learning design tools (e.g., generative AI, adaptive learning systems, xAPI, learning analytics) and elearning authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Synthesia, etc).
• Analytical Acumen: Skilled at interpreting learner data to inform design improvements.
• Degree or formal certification in adult learning or instructional design
• Deep expertise in leveraging design standards to create operational and financial learning efficiencies
• Experience in design thinking to innovate learning.
• Experience working with, and through, offshore-based teams

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI and adaptive learning technologies into content development to improve speed, scalability, and learner personalization.
• Collaborate with Product Training and Skills Training teams to translate complex data into innovative and engaging learning experiences.
• Oversee the development and application of standardized design templates, AI prompts, and modular learning frameworks for consistency across the S&C Training Team.
• Partner with Learning Measurement team to use learning data, engagement metrics, and performance dashboards to inform continuous design improvement
• Ensure content accuracy, compliance, and role relevance through structured reviews and close collaboration with SME’s and MLR stakeholders
• Champion new forms of content delivery using AI driven technologies
• Design adaptive microlearning journeys that support field readiness and just-in-time performance support across product and skill areas.
• Advise on emerging technologies and vendor tools for digital authoring, generative content and multimedia integration.
• Manage production pipelines and digital asset governance to ensure quality, efficiency and brand alignment.

Benefits

• full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees