Digital Instructional Designer, Digital Dexterity

ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.  Include only the essential functions of the job. Approximately 5 – 10 bulleted task statements should be identified). 

• Curriculum ownership: Maintain and evolve the end-to-end Digital Dexterity curriculum in Bloom and associated toolkits so content is current, coherent and aligned to program outcomes and competency frameworks. 

• Design & development: Create engaging, discovery-based learning experiences (e-learning, micro-learning, virtual ILT, facilitator guides, hands-on labs, assessments and job aids) that work across delivery formats and audiences. 

• Repurposing for scale: Produce reusable assets and guides that non-trainers (champions, managers, community leads) can use to deliver office hours, town halls, small group sessions and on-the-job coaching. 

• Subject matter collaboration: Partner with Digital Dexterity SMEs and cross-functional partners (Global Learning, IT, DD&T teams) to translate technical topics (everyday AI, automation, data literacy, collaboration tools) into effective learning experiences. 

• Quality & compliance: Apply Takeda’s instructional standards and adult learning best practices; ensure content quality, accessibility and correct use of corporate branding, policies and any regulatory requirements. 

• Continuous improvement: Use learner feedback and analytics to iterate content, measure learning effectiveness (completion, knowledge checks, application) and optimize for adoption. 

• Delivery support: Support live sessions (facilitation support, train-the-trainer), office hours, and champion programs; prepare facilitators and maintain facilitator materials. 

• Tooling & production: Author and maintain content in Bloom and in authoring tools (e.g., Articulate/Storyline, Adobe Captivate or equivalent); prepare basic multimedia (video edits, captions) or coordinate with vendors where required. 

• Stakeholder engagement: Build strong working relationships with local markets, regional learning leads and Digital Dexterity stakeholders to ensure adoption and relevance of the curriculum. 
   

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:  (List the essential and desirable education and competency requirements to perform the primary responsibilities of the job.  Any minimum requirements should be noted.) 

Technical / Functional Skills 

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM or equivalent) and discovery-based/experiential learning design. 

• Experience designing digital learning for both asynchronous and virtual instructor-led delivery (micro-learning, interactive e-learning, assessments, facilitator guides). 

• Hands-on experience with an LMS/LXP (EdCast, SAP SF, or similar) and content authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar). Experience with Bloom (EdCast) is highly desirable. 

• Familiarity with learning analytics and basic evaluation methods (Kirkpatrick/Phillips or equivalent) to measure and improve learning effectiveness. 

• Comfortable converting technical topics (AI basics, automation, collaboration tools, data literacy) into simple, usable learning journeys. 

• Basic multimedia skills (video editing, captioning, image prep) or experience working with production vendors. 

• Strong project management skills — able to scope, prioritize and deliver multiple content streams on time. 

• Excellent business English written and verbal communication; able to write clear learning scripts, facilitator notes and job aids. 

Behavioural Competencies 

• Learner-centric mindset and practical creativity in designing discovery activities. 

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management in matrixed/global environments. 

• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset. 

• Attention to detail, quality orientation and sense of ownership. 

• Comfortable working independently and escalating appropriately. 

Essential Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, Communication, Human Resources, or related field. 

• Minimum 2+ years' experience as an instructional designer (or similar L&D role) designing digital learning for adult audiences.  

• Fluent in English (speaking and writing) — required for content creation and stakeholder engagement. 

• Demonstrated experience with learning authoring tools and an LMS/LXP. 

• Proven portfolio or samples of digital learning assets and curriculum work. 

Desirable 

• Prior experience designing learning about digital skills, AI fundamentals, data literacy or productivity/collaboration tools. 

• Experience working in a global/ matrix organization and familiarity with localizing content. 

• Familiarity with Bloom or Takeda learning platforms and governance practices.