Manager, Instructional Design - Danvers, MA Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Danvers, MA

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About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Manager, Instructional Design – Abiomed to join our team located in Danvers, Massachusetts. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech ABOUT US: Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory and respiratory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed's "Patients First!" culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity and innovation. Patients First | Innovation | Winning Culture | Heart Recovery Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law. Abiomed maintains a drug-free workplace. The Manager, Instructional Design is responsible for ensuring the successful development of global clinical training content for both employees and customers. The focus is on creating learning experiences and materials that are engaging, impactful, relevant and compliant, and that meet the clinical and commercial training needs of our global audience. This is a cross-functional position that requires collaboration across multiple departments. This person will work collaboratively with Educational Resources, Clinical Training, Commercial Marketing, and Digital Communications, as well as many Subject Matter Experts and global partners as needed to meet training demands. All JNJ MedTech Heart Recovery Instructional Designers will report into this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning & Development, or related field
• Proven experience in instructional design, e-learning development, or related roles, with a strong portfolio of work
• Leadership experience managing a team of instructional designers or learning specialists
• Expertise in instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) and adult learning theories
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, etc.) and LMS platforms (Cornerstone, Docebo, NovoEd)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across global teams
• Innovative mindset with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences

Nice To Haves

• Previous people manager experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Instructional Design Leadership: Lead the design and development of scalable, engaging, and effective training content for diverse global audiences, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and learner needs.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of instructional designers, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities. Serve as an example of the Training Team 5 Core Values: Grit, Curiosity, Humility, Bravery, and Gratitude
• Collaborative Content Development: Partner with subject matter experts, global teams, and stakeholders to gather requirements, define learning objectives, and ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Learning Strategy & Innovation: Develop and implement best practices for instructional design, incorporating emerging trends, technologies, and adult learning principles.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and alignment with business priorities.
• Technology & Tools: Leverage Learning Management Systems (LMS), authoring tools, and other digital platforms to design, develop, and deploy learning solutions.
• Evaluation & Improvement: Collaborate with teams to establish assessment strategies to measure training effectiveness, gather feedback, and continuously improve learning programs.
• Global Alignment: Ensure instructional design strategies and content are culturally sensitive, accessible, and effective across different regions and languages.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and stakeholders on instructional design best practices and innovative learning solutions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Ensure the team maintains comprehensive project documentation, track progress, and report on key performance indicators related to learning initiatives.

Benefits

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager