Senior Instructional Designer / Learning Strategist – Pharmaceutical Launch
We are seeking a senior, client-facing Instructional Designer / Learning Strategist to support the strategy and development of a high-profile pharmaceutical launch learning initiative in advanced cutaneous melanoma.
This engagement will begin immediately and is expected to continue through April 2027, with the potential for additional work across other accounts.
The Opportunity
This role goes beyond traditional instructional design. We are looking for an experienced learning strategist who can help synthesize a complex business and clinical opportunity, architect the overall launch learning experience, develop innovative learning concepts, and confidently participate in client-facing strategy discussions.
The ideal candidate combines strong instructional design expertise with strategic thinking, pharmaceutical/healthcare experience, and the executive presence necessary to consult directly with clients and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
• Architect the end-to-end learning strategy for a pharmaceutical product launch
• Translate business, brand, clinical, and learner needs into an integrated learning experience
• Define learning outcomes, content strategy, delivery approaches, assessments, learner experience, and enabling technologies
• Participate in discovery sessions and strategic conversations with clients and stakeholders
• Develop and present client-ready learning concepts and solution options
• Support proposal strategy and pre-sales solutioning
• Clearly communicate design recommendations, alternatives, and trade-offs
• Collaborate with clinical and subject-matter experts, including supporting clinical immersion and KOL-related activities
• Potentially transition from the strategy/pre-sale phase into development as the Lead Instructional Designer
• Develop learning content and training materials as needed during the execution phase
Ideal Background
• Significant experience in instructional design, learning strategy, learning experience design, or learning consulting
• Experience supporting the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or life sciences industry
• Strong preference for oncology and/or product launch experience
• Demonstrated ability to architect complex learning solutions rather than simply execute against an existing design
• Experience developing learning strategies for sales, commercial, or other customer-facing audiences
• Strong client-facing consulting and presentation skills
• Experience contributing to proposals, pitches, or pre-sales solution development
• Ability to synthesize complex clinical and business information into clear, engaging learning experiences
• Comfortable collaborating with senior client stakeholders, SMEs, clinical experts, and KOLs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Engagement
Timing: Immediate start through approximately April 2027
Focus: Advanced cutaneous melanoma product launch
Potential: Opportunity to continue into development and/or support additional accounts
Candidates selected for consideration will be asked to complete a proposal strategy exercise designed to demonstrate their approach to learning strategy and solution development.
We are interested in connecting with experienced learning professionals who can operate at the intersection of strategy, instructional design, pharmaceutical launch, and client consulting.