PSL&D Instructional Designer
- United States - Connecticut - Groton
- United States - Massachusetts - Andover
The PSL&D Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative learning solutions that enable colleagues to build knowledge, skills, and capabilities required for success. This role is highly hands-on and execution-focused, partnering with subject matter experts, business partners, and learners to create engaging, learner-centric experiences across multiple delivery formats.
The ideal candidate combines strong instructional design expertise with a passion for emerging technologies, modern learning practices, and creative problem-solving. They are comfortable moving from strategy discussions into development work and thrive in an environment where they can build, test, iterate, and continuously improve learning solutions.
This is not a traditional instructional designer role. We are looking for someone who is excited by the future of learning and willing to challenge conventional approaches. The ideal candidate leverages AI, immersive technologies, interactive storytelling, simulations, gamification, and modern digital experiences to create learning that drives capability, behavior change, and business results.
They don't just build courses, they design experiences that help people perform at their best.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and Develop Learning Solutions
- Design and develop end-to-end learning experiences using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Create web-based training, eLearning modules, instructor-led training, classroom materials, structured on-the-job training programs, job aids, performance support tools, videos, and learning assessments.
- Translate complex content into engaging, easy-to-understand learning experiences.
- Develop measurable learning objectives and evaluation strategies that support business outcomes.
- Apply user-centered design principles to improve learner engagement and retention.
Create Modern and Innovative Learning Experiences
- Leverage emerging technologies including AI-enabled content development, adaptive learning, immersive learning, simulation-based learning, VR/AR, and gamification.
- Explore and pilot innovative approaches that improve learning effectiveness and create memorable learner experiences.
- Utilize learning analytics and learner feedback to continuously improve content and learning outcomes.
- Stay current on industry trends and introduce new methods, tools, and technologies that enhance capability development.
Partner with Subject Matter Experts
- Consult with SMEs to confirm learning needs, and desired business outcomes.
- Facilitate content review with SMEs
- Challenge assumptions and recommend the most effective learning solution, whether training, performance support, coaching, or workflow guidance.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines.
Develop Digital Learning Assets
- Build interactive eLearning using modern authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Adapt, Vyond, Camtasia, or similar platforms.
- Create multimedia learning assets including videos, animations, simulations, infographics, and digital job aids.
- Utilize generative AI tools to accelerate content development, design visuals, generate assessments, create simulations, and improve learning personalization.
Measure Learning Impact
- Design meaningful assessments and knowledge checks.
- Analyze learning data and learner feedback to evaluate effectiveness.
- Recommend enhancements based on performance data and learner experience insights.
- Support continuous improvement efforts across the learning portfolio.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Human Performance Technology, Communications, or related field.
- 3-5+ years of instructional design experience in a corporate, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience designing and developing:
- eLearning/Web-Based Training (WBT)
- Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
- Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
- On-the-Job Training (OJT)
- Learning assessments and performance support tools
- Proficient with eLearning authoring and multimedia development tools.
- Experience using instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Portfolio demonstrating learning solutions developed and learner engagement outcomes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with AI-enabled learning design tools.
- Experience with UX design.
- Experience developing gamified learning experiences.
- Experience creating simulations, scenario-based learning, and immersive content.
- Knowledge of VR/AR learning technologies.
- Experience supporting leadership, technical, scientific, operational, or compliance-related learning programs.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Less than 10% travel
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.



This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.


Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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Research and Development
Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Pfizer Research & Development
Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.
With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we use a multidisciplinary approach that blends scientific expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic collaborations, igniting a powerful engine that propels groundbreaking discoveries into life-saving treatments for patients in need.
Through our relentless pursuit of progress, we envision a future where cutting-edge medicines pave the way to healthier, happier lives worldwide.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
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