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