Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our location in Irving , TX has an opening for a Senior Instructional Designer position. This person will be responsible for :

Working in the training team skilled in instructional design, technical training, and multimedia.Leading or participating in all aspects of the industry-standard methodology for assessing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating content.Creating instructor-led courses (virtual and in-person), eLearning, and other instructional materials that simplify complex concepts, present information attractively, and maximize information retention and knowledge transfer.Collaborating openly and effectively with people at all levels in the organization.

What You’ll Work On

Lead instructional and technical content analysis activities. Understand the business needs and purpose of the content (based on user needs) prior to development.Work with Trainers and other SMEs to gather knowledge for efficient design and development including scheduling and attending knowledge transfer.Develop in-person instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and eLearning content, including but not limited to: on-demand modules, videos, PowerPoint presentations, course quizzes, activity handouts, and other instructional materials.Ensure design consistency, cross-functionality, and reusable content aligned with Abbott’s strategy and brand.Apply tested instructional design theories, practice, and methods that maximize information retention and knowledge transfer.Lead meetings with stakeholders, SMEs, and other relevant parties.Manage project timelines and drive initiatives to ensure on-time delivery.Manage multiple priorities with the ability to assess and adjust quickly to the changing scope of the business.Ensure the quality and accuracy of all curricula by facilitating successful review processes as needed on a continual basis.Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Education, Instructional Design, or related field.5 or more years of relevant work experience, preferably as an instructional designer, educational technologist, eLearning developer, or related role delivering training content with demonstrated success

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of the required elements for different work products like instructor-led training content, point-of-need content, general communications, etc. (High proficiency)Experience using PowerPoint, Articulate 360, Camtasia Studio, Storyline, Audacity, or similar design and development software. (PowerPoint, Articulate 360, and Camtasia Studio used frequently within current team.) (High proficiency)xperience publishing eLearning to conform to SCORM standard. (Proficient)Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE). (High proficiency)Written and oral communication skills (High proficiency)Collaboration and interpersonal skills – the role will frequently interact stakeholders and other team members, so collaboration and open communication is essential (High proficiency)Medical or lab knowledge (Preferred)

  

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.