Sales Training Specialist

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

This position is based in Budapest, Hungary, within the Commercial Excellence team of our Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD).

As an Instructional Design Specialist, you will be responsible for creating effective and engaging learning experiences for our CMD Sales Colleagues.  This role requires a deep understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and instructional technologies. The Instructional Design Specialist collaborates with subject matter experts, trainers, and collaborators to design develop and implement high-quality training content that aligns with learning objectives. 

This role will also be responsible for the day to day administration, support and optimization of the Learning Management system and plays a key role in enhancing the digital learning experience and ensures compliance with training requirements. 

• Apply instructional design methodologies to analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate educational content.
• Apply adult learning theories and best practices to create engaging and learner-centered instructional materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and develop curriculum materials, including lesson plans, assessments, and learning activities. Ensure alignment with learning objectives, standards, and educational guidelines.
• Incorporate instructional technologies and digital tools to enhance learning experiences. Stay updated with emerging trends and tools in instructional design and recommend their integration as appropriate.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality instructional materials. Monitor project progress, coordinate with stakeholders, and address any issues or challenges that may arise.
• Evaluate instructional materials and programs to assess their effectiveness. Analyze feedback and data to make data-driven improvements and enhancements to instructional materials and strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including trainers, vendors, subject matter experts, and collaborators, to gather input and feedback. Communicate effectively to ensure a clear understanding of project goals, timelines, and expectations.
• Administer and maintain the LMS platform, including user accounts, roles, permissions, and course enrollments.
• Own and manage tracking and reporting of training attendance, supporting training logistics and class coordination and manage the Training Feedback Mechanism.
• Upload, organize, and manage digital learning content (SCORM packages, videos, PDFs, quizzes, etc.).

• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and instructional technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with particular strength in Microsoft Word, Excel Power Point and Outlook
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Precision
• Ability to multitask and to meet deadlines
• Proficient in using multimedia tools, such as graphics, audio, and video editing software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse collaborators and adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Demonstrable customer service excellence

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 2+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or a related field, preferably in shared service environment
• Demonstrable Learning and Development experience gained within a complex, shared services environment
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and authoring tools is desired

Able to work in an office setting, using standard office equipment.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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