Instructional Designer Developer

Job Description **Position Overview** The Learning & Development Designer/Developer is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of learning products and solutions within Global Learning & Development’s Regional Capability Center. Reporting to the Production Team Leader, this role combines instructional design and hands-on development responsibilities, enabling flexible, high quality, and efficient learning production at scale. The Designer/Developer partners with project managers, localization leads, subject matter experts, and GLD stakeholders to deliver learner-centric, outcomes focused learning experiences aligned to GLD standards. The **Learning & Development Designer/Developer** is responsible for: **Learning Design & Solution Development** * Design and develop learning solutions across modalities (e.g., digital learning, virtual, blended, performance support) based on defined learning objectives, success criteria, and GLD standards. * Translate business requirements, learning blueprints, and high-level designs into detailed instructional designs and completed learning assets. * Apply adult learning principles, learning science, and GLD’s learning model to create effective, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences. **Hands‑On Content Development** * Build learning assets using approved authoring tools, templates, and platforms, ensuring consistency, reusability, and accessibility. * Develop assessments, knowledge checks, and measurement approaches aligned to learning objectives. * Incorporate feedback from reviews and quality checks to continuously improve deliverables. **Collaboration & Delivery Execution** * Partner closely with Project Managers to support accurate scoping, timelines, and delivery commitments. * Collaborate with SMEs, localization leads, and reviewers to ensure content accuracy, clarity, and readiness for localization or deployment. * Support iterative development approaches, including Agile or rapid development models, to meet delivery timelines. **Quality, Standards & Continuous Improvement** * Ensure all learning products meet GLD quality standards, brand guidelines, accessibility requirements, and compliance expectations. * Leverage standardized processes, tools, and templates to drive efficiency and consistency. * Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, reuse content, and reduce cycle time. **Ideally you should have:** * Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technology, Business, or a related field. * 6+ years of experience in learning design and/or learning development, with demonstrated ability to perform both disciplines. * Strong understanding of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and learning experience design. * Proven experience developing learning content using industry‑standard authoring tools and learning platforms. * Ability to work effectively in high volume, production oriented environments with shifting priorities. * Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross functional and global teams. * Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. * Experience supporting localization, accessibility, and global deployment preferred. **What we offer**  * Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment  * Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally  * Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern * Competitive salary & incentive pay * Pension and health insurance contributions  * Internal reward system and referral scheme * **5** weeks annual leave, **5** sick days, **15** days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, **40** paid hours annually for volunteering activities, **12** weeks of parental contribution  * Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card  * Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and discount programmes  * Up-to-date laptop and iPhone  * Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner **Required Skills:** Adult Learning Principles, Blended Learning Solutions, Change Management, Digital Learning, e-Learning Standards, Facilitate Training Sessions, GMP Inspection, Instructional Design, Online Video Creation, Technical Writing, Training Delivery, Training Evaluations, Training Needs Assessment, Training Porgrams, Visual Communication Design **Preferred Skills:** Current Employees apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.  **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** No Travel Required **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Hybrid **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** N/A **Job Posting End Date:** 08/31/2026 **\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**