Instructional Designer Job

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

The Instructional Designer creates engaging learning activities, compelling course content and practice experiences for SCRI Research focused training initiatives to facilitate learners in acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies effectively and appealingly. The Instructional Designer works with subject matter experts to identify the target audience’s training needs and applicable training deployment channels. This role utilizes instructional design theories, practices, and methods to develop training programs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ability to independently conduct an in-depth needs analysis to identify learning objectives and determine training or other performance enhancement solutions (e.g., management reinforcement, rewards, role clarity, job aids, etc.).
• Consult with stakeholders to develop individual training program goals, overall program objectives, and module objectives regarding training materials and selected media delivery.
• Be an active participant in the Training & Education team; work closely and strategically with Business Line Stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand the end-to-end processes, quality standards, departmental collaborations, and business impacts to obtain the self-knowledge, screenshots, and recordings required to build learning deliverables within the constraints of the project’s deployment schedule and budget.
• Leads the creation of new training programs from scratch, with some guidance, starting with conducting a formal analysis of training needs.
• Apply knowledge of adult learning theory to identify appropriate training media and methodologies based on audience learning styles, course content, audience location, the point within the learning process, etc. Content may be created for the traditional classroom, online classroom, self-paced e-Learning modules, or a blend of approaches that enhances retention and transfer for the learner.
• Develop sophisticated training content, including eLearning modules, PDF materials, videos, simulation exercises, self-study, on-the-job training, computer-based training, or other methodologies as appropriate. This may include researching, selecting, and modifying existing training curricula, content, materials, and/or job aids to meet learning needs.
• Implement and troubleshoot SCORM content within a Learning Management System.
• Design evaluation strategies, criteria, and tools to determine whether desired learning and performance outcomes are achieved. Consistently reviews program evaluations, test results, and participant and manager feedback on training effectiveness to make recommendations for program improvement.
• Handle vendor management, statements of work, and timelines to include coordination of resources and ensuring quality of product and service levels delivered.
• Maintain project documentation, files, and course folders.
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement.”
• During your employment with Sarah Cannon, you will be routinely assigned training requirements. You are expected to complete any training assignments by the due date.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ year’s experience in Instructional Design
• Intermediate knowledge of Adult Learning Theory, Organizational Development, Evaluation Methods, and Change Management.
• Intermediate knowledge about methods to design complex content and training for multiple delivery modalities (traditional classroom, online classroom, self-paced e-Learning modules, community learning).
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio/video scripts.
• Intermediate skill required to create, edit, publish, and maintain SCORM, audio, video, and other forms of training deliverables.
• Intermediate knowledge on voice over practices and editing.
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools, and graphic design tools, specifically Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Rise.
• Solid knowledge of at least one Learning Management System (LMS)

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to enhance clinical trial access and availability across the country. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. It has conducted more than 600 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. The combined research network brings together physicians who are actively accruing patients to clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 26 states across the US. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.