Instructional Design Specialist

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Instructional Designer Specialist

About the Role

Join Parexel's innovative Instructional Design team and make a real impact on how we deliver training solutions to our clients. As an Instructional Designer, you'll create engaging, instructionally sound learning content that drives business results and enhances how Parexel serves its clients. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in a collaborative environment where you'll work on meaningful projects while being mentored by senior professionals.

What You'll Do

Instructional Design & Development

Design and develop high-quality training deliverables across multiple modalities that exceed client expectations

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to extract key insights and create compelling learning content

Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to solve real business challenges

Stay current with cutting-edge tools and methodologies, contributing innovative ideas to improve designs

Perform quality assurance on all deliverables to ensure they meet TDS standards and client requirements

Design Management & Client Collaboration

Build strong relationships with clients and SMEs, managing interactions professionally and keeping stakeholders engaged throughout the development cycle

Communicate effectively with design leads about project progress, risks, and questions

Identify and escalate potential risks early, working with your manager and design leads to implement mitigation strategies

Contribute to a collaborative project environment that values clear communication and proactive problem-solving

Graphic Design & Visual Excellence

Create visually compelling and functionally effective learning materials

Provide graphical and design consultation to support innovative training solutions

Ensure all visual and functional aspects of learning deliverables align with TDS standards and client needs

Who You Are

Experience: 2-4 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent with a Master's degree and 0-2 years of experience)

Background: Instructional design, graphic design, editorial design, or training experience

Skills You Bring:

Excellent graphic development and instructional development capabilities

Proficiency in developing learning across multiple modalities

Strong technical writing skills

High attention to quality and detail

Creative problem-solving mindset with ability to design solutions that exceed expectations

Ability to navigate ambiguity on medium to large-scope projects

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Solid understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Education, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Why Join Us

Mentorship & Growth: Work closely with experienced professionals who are invested in your development

Meaningful Work: Create learning solutions that directly impact how Parexel serves its clients

Diverse Projects: Work across various project types and modalities to build a well-rounded skillset

Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and professional development

Career Development: Build core competencies that position you for advancement within the instructional design field

Nice to Have

Self-directed approach to professional development and tool mastery

Experience with emerging learning technologies and platforms

Portfolio demonstrating instructional design or graphic design work

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