Senior Director, Learning Instructional Design and Course Creation

Pfizer • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Learning Instructional Design and Course Creation creates and drives the design, development, and curation of learning experiences that build growth skills across Pfizer. This role oversees a multidisciplinary team of curriculum designers, content developers, instructional designers, and project managers, leveraging internal talent and external contractors to deliver high-quality, scalable learning solutions. This role ensures alignment with L&D team’s strategy, drives innovation in learning methodologies, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and digital fluency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in an applicable discipline
• 12+ years of relevant experience in instructional design and learning
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams
• Change agent able to influence, provide guidance, strategic assistance and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and leaders
• Exercises foresight and judgment in making complex decisions
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to present to senior level executives
• Integrates AI into the flow of daily work

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field is a plus.
• Experience leading transformational initiatives in large-scale life sciences organizations
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Responsibilities

• Learning Solutions Leadership Define and execute the vision for growth learning programs
• Oversee end-to-end content lifecycle: design, development, curation, and maintenance
• Ensure accessibility, inclusivity, and alignment with organizational standards
• Team Management Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team focusing on a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Manage resource allocation, including contractor engagement
• Provide guidance on solution development best practices
• Innovation & Technology Integration Embed AI-driven tools and adaptive learning technologies into program design
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in learning technology and incorporate best practices
• Quality & Impact Measurement Use data analytics to measure learning effectiveness and inform continuous improvement
• Implement feedback loops to refine content and delivery strategies
• Budget & Vendor Management Manage budgets for content development and vendor partnerships
• Negotiate and maintain relationships with external providers

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
• Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com).

What This Job Offers

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