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Job Description

General Summary:

In order to become a world leader in the education and career development of our employees, Vertex has established Vertex University and seeks an Instructional Designer to work alongside the Director of Curriculum Development. The person in this position will join the Innovation and Educational Research team (VIER) and play a critical role in developing best-in-class learning resources for complex subject matter. The willingness to embrace Vertex culture and values and the ability to incorporate our brand messaging in all deliverables is essential for success in this role.

In this role, you will be an integral player in the design, development, and implementation of curricula in support of building a holistic employee education program. You will partner with the Director and team in the design of course content and ancillary resources and be responsible for executing same with keen attention to detail and the ability to deliver with quick turn-around when needed. The role will include taking lead on some courses, and acting as a contributor on others. A portfolio of your recent work will need to be shared during the interview process. Candidates should be comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and multiple workstreams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop interactive and engaging learning content for scientific and technical courses

Partner with internal team in support of education initiatives.

Write course content and develop formative and summative assessments

Edit scripts for voiceover artists and/or external partners

Create downloadable resources to support course content

Collaborate with Director and University team to ensure collateral is brand consistent

Ensure all courses and components are employee-centered, drive the intended learning outcomes, meet all company standards, and follow best-practices

Maintain curriculum assets in accordance with review cycle to ensure content remains up-to-date, innovative and cutting edge

Education and Experience:

5+ years of curriculum development and design experience that demonstrates deep knowledge of adult learning principles and an understanding of a professional audience

Expert knowledge of Articulate360, Lectora, or additional course authoring software

An ongoing commitment to innovative design and the iterative process of a living curriculum

A strong desire to create, push boundaries, and take risks to engage learners

Superior communication skills with a keen eye for editing and style

Experience working with content specialists and subject matter experts across a range of disciplines

Strong collaborative style, with an ability to partner with multiple stakeholders

Understanding of how to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to excel in a dynamic and fast- paced environment

Ability to envision content that resonates with Vertex's unique culture

Highest level of ethics and commitment to Vertex's core values and beliefs

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition atApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.