Learning Design & Development Specialist/Learning Support Services - II (Associate)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Learning Design & Development Specialist/Learning Support Services - II (Associate) with a pharmaceutical company. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity with our client located in Rahway, NJ. This is a remote position

Summary:

This role will support an IT initiative within the Animal Health manufacturing business by designing instructor-led and blended learning solutions. The ideal candidate is a self-directed learning designer who can translate complex technical and process-heavy content into clear, engaging, and practical learning experiences to drive user adoption and improve performance in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT) and supporting learning assets to support new IT systems and business processes
• Translate complex technical and process-heavy content into clear, engaging, and practical learning experiences aligned to real job tasks
• Partner closely with SMEs and business stakeholders to understand performance needs, clarify priorities, and design learning solutions that support effective adoption and on-the-job application
• Apply performance-focused design principles to ensure learning addresses real behavior gaps, not just system navigation
• Independently manage multiple deliverables, driving progress while maintaining strong communication, quality, and stakeholder alignment
• Iterate on learning solutions based on feedback and evolving business needs

Requirements:

• BA/BS with a minimum of 4 years of experience with facilitation or classroom training, content creation, and instructional design
• Previous experience as a classroom, virtual, or ILT facilitator/trainer, with a strong understanding of learner engagement and real-world application
• Strong content creation and writing skills, with the ability to design engaging learning experiences using storytelling, scenarios, and real-world use cases
• Strong performance consulting capability, including the ability to diagnose performance gaps and advise on how learning should drive behavior change
• Strong instructional design experience, applying established models and principles such as ADDIE, action mapping, and learning science
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive work forward with minimal oversight
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to partner effectively with SMEs to translate expertise into learner-ready content
• Must provide a portfolio link demonstrating relevant learning design work

Desired skills:

• Experience working with technical or process-heavy content (e.g., IT systems, manufacturing, operations)
• Experience developing eLearning or blended learning solutions
• Proficiency with learning and design tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva
• Project management experience, including managing timelines, dependencies, and multiple deliverables

Pay range: Up to $36.37 per Hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.