Learning Content Designer

Primary Function of the Position

The Learning Content Designer is responsible for developing engaging learning materials that meet defined learning objectives, use appropriate training modalities and methods, and follow established processes and adult learning principles.

Essential Job Duties

Upon onboarding and completing required qualifications, the Learning Content Designer will:

• Analyze role-specific learner needs and tasks to craft measurable learning objectives

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) within the team and business to develop new or update existing learning content

• Proactively manage the content development process including milestones, risks, review cycles, feedback implementation, and quality assurance

• Manage and monitor deliverables throughout the implementation, translation, and launch process, providing regular status updates to project teams (including LC&S, Regional CL teams, and appropriate business stakeholders)

• Evaluate learning content using qualitative and quantitative methods to drive design/development improvements and workflow efficiencies

• Conduct technical/clinical training and sign-offs and train-the-trainers.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3-7 yrs. relevant professional experience

• Ability to sign-off on applicable technical and/or clinical content

• Experience designing and developing eLearning, instructor-led training, and assessments

• Delivery of training in a professional or classroom setting

• Demonstrated application of adult learning theory, analysis tools and process, evaluation tools and models, assessment best practices, and learning objective construction

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience working and collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to create robust content solutions

• Ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple development projects and deadlines, and adapt to project changes

• Ability to present clear solutions that drive alignment and cross-functional buy-in

• Ability to work with instructional design processes, tools, and templates

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Must provide work samples and/or portfolio

Required Education and Training

• Minimum college degree required (Instructional Design, Education, or Science/Engineering degree preferred)

• Software proficiency:

o Articulate Rise

o Articulate Storyline

o Camtasia

o MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

o QuestionMark

o QStream

o Workfront or equivalent project management tool

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in biotech or medical device organization preferred

• Curriculum Development or Instructional Design/Technology master’s degree preferred

• Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency preferred

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [email protected].

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.