Senior Director, Learning Instructional Design and Course Creation

The Senior Director of Learning Instructional Design and Course Creation creates and drives the design, development, and curation of learning experiences that build growth skills across Pfizer. This role oversees a multidisciplinary team of curriculum designers, content developers, instructional designers, and project managers, leveraging internal talent and external contractors to deliver high-quality, scalable learning solutions. This role ensures alignment with L&D team's strategy, drives innovation in learning methodologies, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and digital fluency.
Job Responsibilities:
Learning Solutions Leadership

• Define and execute the vision for growth learning programs
• Oversee end-to-end content lifecycle: design, development, curation, and maintenance
• Ensure accessibility, inclusivity, and alignment with organizational standards

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team focusing on a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Manage resource allocation, including contractor engagement
• Provide guidance on solution development best practices

Innovation & Technology Integration

• Embed AI-driven tools and adaptive learning technologies into program design
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in learning technology and incorporate best practices

Quality & Impact Measurement

• Use data analytics to measure learning effectiveness and inform continuous improvement
• Implement feedback loops to refine content and delivery strategies

Budget & Vendor Management

• Manage budgets for content development and vendor partnerships
• Negotiate and maintain relationships with external providers

Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in an applicable discipline
• 12+ years of relevant experience in instructional design and learning
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams
• Change agent able to influence, provide guidance, strategic assistance and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and leaders
• Exercises foresight and judgment in making complex decisions
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to present to senior level executives
• Integrates AI into the flow of daily work

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
• Experience leading transformational initiatives in large-scale life sciences organizations
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
Last Date to Apply for Job: 1/26/2026
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $214,900.00 to $341,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% 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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Sales Training