Senior Instructional Designer

Galderma•Boston, MA

About The Position

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else. At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact. Position Summary We are seeking a strategic, innovative, and hands-on Senior Instructional Designer to lead the design and development of impactful learning experiences across our dermatology portfolio. This individual will play a key role in translating business needs into scalable learning solutions that drive performance and accelerate readiness across our Commercial teams. The ideal candidate combines deep instructional design expertise with a passion for healthcare, learner engagement, and results-oriented training strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and (3) years instructional design experience or in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years of instructional design experience
Understands instructional design and adult learning principles
Minimum three (3) years instructional design experience
Understands instructional design and adult learning principles
Sales training and management development
Analytical skills, writing skills, creativity and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
Highly independent and innovative conceptual thinker with a strong bias for quality and action, a keen sense of urgency and timely planning and the ability to drive results in a matrix organization.
High level of business and financial acumen.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment
Solid comprehension of adult learning and development principles and methods, as well as social persuasion techniques
Demonstrated ability to operate cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external customers

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
Instructional Design Certification is desirable but not necessary

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of learning solutions that build sales capabilities and support key business priorities, including new product launches and onboarding.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and HR to assess learning needs, define objectives, and ensure alignment to business goals.
Design and deliver a range of modern learning modalities (eLearning, virtual and in-person workshops, microlearning, simulations, and performance support tools) grounded in adult learning theory and instructional systems design (ADDIE/6Ds).
Conduct needs analysis to identify sales skill and knowledge gaps; translate findings into targeted learning strategies and curriculum recommendations.
Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, field performance metrics, and learner feedback; report insights and drive continuous improvement.
Provide instructional design leadership, coaching, and best practices to internal trainers and stakeholders; contribute to the evolution of Galderma’s learning standards and methodologies.
Manage vendor partners and external resources to ensure high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective learning deliverables.
Research and apply emerging trends, technologies, and evidence-based learning approaches to enhance engagement and impact.
Ensure all training content, materials, and activities comply with Galderma’s Code of Conduct, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as required to meet evolving business and just-in-time learning needs.