Learning & Development - Instructional Design Strategist

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Organization Overview

Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.

Position Overview

This position provides L&D content development strategy and support for the Lilly Medicines Foundry site. This role ensures personnel are qualified and capable of performing their job responsibilities, fulfilling compliance requirements, and continually increasing their contribution to the business. Additionally, the ID Associate will leverage performance consulting for business partners to assess critical business needs and recommend learning solutions that address capability and competency gaps. The role is responsible for cross-functional collaboration and consulting with other Lilly learning leaders, key business partners, Lilly suppliers, and other L&D partners to ensure alignment between the learning strategy, curricula, and implementation of the learning portfolio. This includes the integration of AI-powered learning technologies and guided execution tools to accelerate time-to-proficiency and enhance learner engagement.

Responsibilities:

1. Learning Design and Performance Support

• Drive site-wide content strategy through expert instructional design and agile, learner-centered methods tailored for dynamic environments
• Proactively partner with business functions to determine learning needs and define learning strategies that improve employee performance and business outcomes
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Learning Leads, Business Partners, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to build recommendations and define training solutions
• Serve as the point of contact for learning solution requests and initiate discovery meetings / performance consulting sessions with business partners.
• Support content planning, timeline estimation, and progress tracking as part of the broader learning project portfolio within the learning solutions tracker
• Design and develop high-impact learning solutions with modern instructional methodologies
• Translate learning strategies into scalable learning content, using eLearning, instructor-led training, job aids, and other modalities
• Manage cross-functional learning initiatives to ensure alignment, consistency and effectiveness
• Apply effective project management to ensure timely delivery of the learning solution
• Leverage modern technology tools to support development of learning and performance solutions (e.g., course development tools, video technology, automation, etc.)
• Ensure content meets quality, branding, accessibility (WCAG AA), and regulatory standards

Strategic Business Partnership

• Build and leverage relationships with Foundry, LRL business partners and other key stakeholders in the manufacturing operations
• Influence strategic learning solutions to support business objectives
• Anticipate and resolve complex challenges in partnership with L&D and business stakeholders
• Scope and prioritize strategic and special projects in collaboration with L&D leadership
• Support implementation of learning strategies and communications as part of broader LRL L&D efforts
• Assist in the implementation of new learning technologies for LRL L&D and business partners
• Assist with audit and inspection readiness as needed

Technology and Innovation

• Leverage AI-powered platforms adaptive learning, personalized content, and automation.
• Effectively utilize technology to support development of learning and performance solutions (e.g., IT tools, video technology, etc.) and ensure they can be integrated with Lilly systems
• Utilize instructional design tools and platforms such as Articulate 360, Vyond, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, and similar tools
• Stay informed of new technologies and trends in learning and development to bring innovative ideas to the team
• Support the implementation of data dashboards, automation, and AI tools that enhance learning solution delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and learning operations enhancements within LRL L&D
• Conduct pilot and/or usability testing of performance solutions

Evaluation and Quality

• Develop appropriate evaluation plans for learning and performance solutions leveraging the Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning or similar frameworks to measure learning impact
• Assist in the measurement of engagement and behavior change through assessments and business impact data
• Monitor and adjust learning content based on evaluation data and evolving business needs

Coaching and Personal Development

• Establish a network of internal and external learning and business professionals and benchmark as appropriate

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree – Preferred degree in education, instructional design, performance technology
• 3+ years of experience in proactive strategic learning, performance consulting, instructional design, content development and program/portfolio management or related experience

Additional Preferences:

• Proven ability to design instructional content for diverse delivery methods (eLearning, virtual instructor-led, job aids, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate across functions
• Proficient in eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Rise, Adobe Captivate), video editing tools, and LMS platforms
• Demonstrated ability working on high performing learning and development teams, partnering with the business and determining training needs for the organization
• Ability to drive improvement and develop learning strategy
• M.S. degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Adult Learning, or related experience/education
• Certifications in the Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning, Human Performance Improvement, Performance Consulting or Instructional Design
• Experience that demonstrates technical skills using/creating/trouble shooting applications/platforms including HTML, eLearning, video, virtual, SharePoint, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience leading the implementation of learning technology, automation and data dashboard projects
• Experience in developing SCORM, xAPI enabled courses
• Experience conducting on-the-job training in GMP environments, with emphasis on adherence to quality and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience with Learning Management Systems.
• Demonstrated ability in communication, conflict resolution, using good judgment, and managing complexity
• Knowledge of WCAG requirements for building accessible content
• Experience using AI solutions to optimize learning content development
• Ability to provide recommendations that may challenge business leadership regarding ways to use learning interventions to meet business requirements most effectively
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and build trust with internal and external business partners
• Demonstrated ability to scope and lead learning projects
• Demonstrated success in influencing without authority
• Effective problem-solving skills to evaluate and resolve business and organizational problems

Other Information:

• Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis. 
• Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. 

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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