GILDJP00016431 Senior Learning & Development Specialist - I* not avail for w2 ref

Job Description Details Site Code: US601 Requisition ID: GILDJP00016431 Requisition Title: Senior Learning & Development Specialist - I* Description: Learning Content Strategy (Contract) Location: Foster City, CA Hybrid preferred but also open to remote candidates Duration: 1-year contract with potential for extension Team: Global Commercial Learning & Development – Instructional Design Center of Excellence Reports to: Associate Director, Learning Experience & Curriculum Design About the Role In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and steering the content strategy for new learning initiatives, content re-design and product launches, ensuring that every asset is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of a global audience while following a repeatable process. Your clinical / scientific background paired with an understanding of instructional design and commercial selling will be key in operating at the nexus of various workstreams. Your focus will be on providing strategic guidance throughout the content development process—partnering with cross-functional teams to align instructional approaches, drive innovation, and embed best practices that support commercialization goals including recommending AI-forward approaches to content development. Your expertise will help create a cohesive framework that enables effective knowledge transfer, adaptability, and scalability across diverse markets. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries about available learning content across brands and disease states Design content strategy for new builds or re-designs of existing content, including creating outlines, design blueprints, etc. Provide strategic input and feedback during the content build phase for new product or indication launches Support implementation of a cohesive content strategy aligned with launch goals, therapeutic area training, and selling models. Facilitate alignment between Marketing, Medical, and Instructional Design teams when content priorities or perspectives diverge Collaborate with Product Directors and SMEs to shape selling skills workshops, deep dives, and supporting assets Participate in brainstorming sessions and connect content across programs to ensure consistency and strategic alignment Project manage new content builds, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder input Recommend AI-based solutions to streamline content development and content management Shape Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in commercial, clinical, or learning roles Strong clinical literacy and the ability to digest and retain scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, bachelor of science discipline req, Master, PhD, PharmD a bonus Proven experience in project management, with the ability to manage timelines and coordinate across stakeholders Instructional design experience, medical writing, or medical illustration a plus, experience with a content center of excellence or agency preferred Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams Shape Preferred Tools & Skills Familiarity with product launch cycles and commercialization strategies. Experience supporting global teams and adapting content for diverse audiences. Knowledge of selling skills frameworks and field force enablement. Familiarity with learning platforms and tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet Familiarity with AI tools in the learning space Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Comfort working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Coordinator: Kumar, Asha Requisition Start Date: 09/15/2025 Requisition End Date: 09/14/2026 Business Unit: Gilead Sciences Site: US - CA - Foster City Location: US - CA - Foster City Posting Information Requisition Owner: - Comments Comments To Supplier: - This is a system generated notification, please do not respond to this email. If you have any questions regarding this message, please contact the Contingent Workforce Program Office at: Email: mailto:ContingentWorkforceProgram@gilead.com US / Canada: 650-653-9200 x819200 Ireland: 00353-21-7368440 x2354400 UK: 0800-023-5998 (GILD, insite-agent09-0, z25080620142718972730f Requirements Also, please see below note from manager. Additionally, while instructional design is important for the role, I don’t really see this role as someone who will necessarily be building content & materials, but more-so needs the scientific background, clinical acumen and sales/product exposure to help translate the learning outcomes and manage the development process for new content that our existing instructional designers will be responsible for building. Thanks & Regards Details Requisition ID: GILDJP00016431 Requisition Title: Senior Learning & Development Specialist - I* Requisition Start Date: 09/15/2025 Message Body: Hello All, While Asha is on PTO, I will be supporting her in shortlisting the following role. Can you also ensure that the candidates are local to the site. Thank you all, Alex Miramontes Forum Type: Buyer Supplier Logged User Name: Miramontes, Alejandra_gild Supplier: - Worker Name: