The Role
As a Learning Consultant, you will collaborate with teams to support learning needs in biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, develop instructional materials, and evaluate learning program effectiveness.
Summary Generated by Built In
Do you want to be part of a movement that drives positive change in the life science learning landscape? Are you a problem solver, cool under pressure, results oriented and agile? Join the startup firm with a dynamic and growing team of seasoned learning and development consultants & designers at Salience Learning, the innovative learning strategy & solutions division of Blue Matter Consulting.
As a Learning Consultant/Sr Learning Consultant you will work collaboratively with internal and client team members to support the learning needs of our biotech and pharmaceutical clients. You will understand the vision for a project and build the deliverables, so having strong thinking skills and learning experience is a must! In this role you will need to navigate many complexities from multiple projects to a fast-moving environment and an ever-changing life science business. To be successful you must be self-motivated, innovative, agile in an ambiguous environment, and operate with a growth mindset.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
As a Learning Consultant/Sr Learning Consultant you will work collaboratively with internal and client team members to support the learning needs of our biotech and pharmaceutical clients. You will understand the vision for a project and build the deliverables, so having strong thinking skills and learning experience is a must! In this role you will need to navigate many complexities from multiple projects to a fast-moving environment and an ever-changing life science business. To be successful you must be self-motivated, innovative, agile in an ambiguous environment, and operate with a growth mindset.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and analyze content requirements and interpret instructional design vision.
- Develop and design engaging live instructional materials and eLearning modules (PowerPoint, job aid, pdf, etc.)
- Write effective copy, instructional text, cases, audio/video scripts, and supporting materials (e.g., facilitator guides, participant manuals, job aids).
- Storyboard the visual and textual flow of online courses, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience (UX).
- Develop and program interactive e-learning modules and online courses using authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, or Adobe Captivate.
- Utilize multimedia tools to enhance learning experiences including graphics, videos, animation, and audio scripts.
- Maintain and update existing learning materials to reflect current industry standards and best practices.
- Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of learning programs and make necessary improvements.
- Ensure all content is compliant with accessibility standards.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in eLearning and instructional design.
- The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines is critical for keeping development on track.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field
- 6+ years of learning and development experience leveraging multiple modalities: live, virtual, video, PDF, etc.
- 3+ yrs experience designing learning for the life science industry
- A strong understanding of adult learning theories and design models
- 3+ years of experience in eLearning content development
- Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline/Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar
- Strong understanding and application of Kirkpatrick levels of measurement
- Demonstrated success at managing multiple projects and meeting deadline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master degree from a US or European university preferred
- Business acumen of the US/EU pharmaceutical industry and operating structures of global, multi-national corporations through in-house or consulting strongly preferred
- Management consulting experience preferred
- Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas) preferred
- Knowledge of web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus for advanced customization
- Familiarity with standards like SCORM or xAPI preferred
- Note: This role will involve working with the US/UK teams and will entail working partial overlap hours with those time zones at least 3 days every week. Work time flexibility is provided. Prior demonstrated success working in such an environment is a plus.
- Support for your developmental journey, including an onboarding buddy and Coach
- Work on interesting and challenging projects across a variety of clients
- Ability to drive your development, own your work and manage your time
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field
- 6+ years of learning and development experience
- 3+ years experience designing learning for the life science industry
- Strong understanding of adult learning theories and design models
- 3+ years of experience in eLearning content development
- Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline/Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar
- Strong understanding and application of Kirkpatrick levels of measurement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint)
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
Bringing the Science of Learning to the Business of Science: Salience Learning is a learning and development (L&D) firm that empowers change across the life science industry through learning. Our diverse team of adult education experts and experienced biopharmaceutical professionals apply science-based educational approaches to solve the most complex business challenges. Our offerings include custom and off-the-shelf learning solutions, focused services, and strategic consulting. With offices in New York and London—and team members on three continents—Salience Learning delivers transformative learning experiences to our clients across the globe.
