(CW) Instructional Designer (Contract)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical•San Rafael, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

BioMarin is seeking a contract Instructional Designer for its Global Commercial Learning & Capability Transformation team. The role will help build a future-ready learning ecosystem using AI-enabled learning technology to develop engaging, memorable, and compliant learning experiences for global commercial teams. The Instructional Designer will create micro-learnings, AI practice simulations, and courses using Sana Labs and other AI-enabled tools, while applying evidence-based approaches that promote retention and on-the-job application. The position partners with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and learning leads to identify capability gaps, translate business needs into learning solutions, and prioritize work according to business impact. The role also manages learning content through Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review, maintains audit-ready documentation, supports learning platform administration, and provides coordination support for live and virtual learning programs as needed. This is a hybrid contract role with onsite work on Tuesdays and Thursdays in San Rafael.

Requirements

At least 7 years of instructional design experience.
Strong aptitude for AI-enabled learning tools, with hands-on experience using them to design and build learning.
Hands-on experience building micro-learnings, simulations, and e-learning in a learning experience platform.
Demonstrated experience managing content through MLR or a comparable compliance review process.
Strong understanding of compliant, audit-ready training.
Track record of designing engaging learning that drives retention and application, not just completion.
Working knowledge of assigning and uploading content in an LMS or learning experience platform and troubleshooting learner completion issues.
Comfort leading stakeholder discovery and translating business needs into learning solutions.
Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools quickly and sharing effective approaches with the team.
Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Instructional design experience in a commercial, sales training, or life sciences setting.
Experience with Rise, Articulate 360, Sana Labs, Arist, or Synthesia.
Rare disease or biopharma commercial training experience.
Familiarity with commercial enablement needs, such as launch readiness, onboarding, and field skills development.
Experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, or similar.
Experience coordinating or supporting virtual instructor-led training.
Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, learning and development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Design and build micro-learnings, AI practice simulations, and courses using Sana Labs and other AI-enabled tools.
Use AI tools throughout the learning design process, including drafting, prototyping, creating realistic practice scenarios, and developing coaching experiences.
Create engaging learning using storytelling, interactivity, and realistic practice.
Design for retention using approaches such as spaced practice, retrieval, scenario-based learning, and reinforcement.
Partner with subject matter experts to translate disease-state and product knowledge into clear, engaging, actionable learning experiences.
Stay current with emerging AI tools and approaches and pilot ideas to improve speed, quality, and learner engagement while maintaining compliance.
Develop training in accordance with applicable regulatory, legal, and company requirements, incorporating compliance into the design.
Manage learning programs through the MLR review process, from initial submission through final approval.
Prepare content and supporting references for review, track feedback, incorporate revisions, and keep projects on schedule.
Maintain accurate training materials, approvals, and documentation so learning is audit-ready.
Manage course assignments and content uploads in the learning experience platform and help troubleshoot learner completion issues.
Meet with business stakeholders to understand capability gaps, field needs, and desired outcomes.
Translate stakeholder insights into learning solutions and development plans.
Coordinate with team leads to prioritize projects and align on scope, timelines, and success measures.
Collaborate with global learning colleagues to share ideas and reuse successful approaches across therapeutic areas and regions.
Provide coordination support for live and virtual learning programs, including logistics, materials, scheduling, and facilitation support.
Help ensure live and virtual sessions run smoothly for learners and facilitators.