Associate Director, Learning Architecture

Role Overview

• Collaborate with Learning Business Partners (LBP) and/or Program / Learning Execution Managers (PM/LEM) to conduct a thorough needs analysis, clearly defining the business problem, expected performance outcomes, target behaviors, success measures, and learning scope
• Architect learner-centric, evidence-based learning experiences using the right modality mix for a modern learner, grounded in adult learning theory
• Design the full learning ecosystem, including pre-work, core experiences, pull-through, reinforcement, sustainment, and measurement strategy
• Develop high-level design documents, learning journeys, storyboards and prototypes. On a project-by-project basis, may also be responsible for developing detailed design and partnering with a Developer/Creator (internal or agency) to develop the content
• Facilitate design working sessions with stakeholders to align on learning approach, validate assumptions, and gain commitment to performance outcomes
• Oversee and/or support teams (internal or agency) conducting detailed design and development activities to build out learning solutions, ensuring development adheres to LEO learning standards and design intent
• Act as a connector across LEO (Digital, Measurement, Creation) to create cohesive, high-quality solutions
• Design learning effectiveness strategies aligned to business outcomes, including measures of application and behavior change
• Analyze feedback and performance data to inform continuous improvement and provide clear, actionable insights to stakeholders
• Strategize adoption/sustainment plans to ensure learning translates to on-the-job impact
• Stay current on learning experiences design trends, technologies, and best practices, translating into practical application for J&J

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; Masters in Learning, Instructional Design, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with a strong foundation in Learning Architecture, Instructional Design, or Learning Experience Design
• Experience leading facilitated needs analysis work sessions with multiple stakeholders to uncover root needs
• Basic experience in content authoring tools and/or prototyping tools
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Preferred: Experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Preferred: Experience in commercial roles preferred (sales, sales leadership, account management, marketing, etc.)

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time
• 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time
• up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year