Associate, Instructional Design

About Cogstate

Cogstate is dedicated to advancing brain health science by making cognitive assessments quicker, simpler, and more precise for use in clinical trials, healthcare, and everyday settings. Our digital tools are trusted globally by researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical companies, aiding in neuroscience breakthroughs and improving outcomes for neurological conditions. Supported by decades of cognitive science and thorough validation, Cogstate's assessments are utilized in over 150 countries and more than 2,000 clinical trials.

Our diverse international team integrates expertise in psychology, data science, operations, and technology to address complex brain health challenges with a patient-centered approach. From supporting Alzheimer's clinical trials worldwide to creating tools for routine cognitive evaluations, our work is impactful, collaborative, and ever-evolving.

Position Overview

The Associate, Instructional Design will play a key role in creating, delivering, assuring quality, and maintaining e-learning training materials for Cogstate products and staff development. This role involves transforming content provided by internal subject matter experts into engaging, effective training modules primarily designed to educate external professionals on proper Central Nervous System (CNS) assessment methods within clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Refine and transform raw content from internal scientific experts into polished eLearning courses and training materials, ensuring alignment with company branding and process standards.
• Incorporate feedback actively to update and improve courses regularly.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, high quality, and submitted within deadlines.
• Support quality control by reviewing courses developed by peers.
• Update course content corresponding to product or software patch releases.
• Create and edit PowerPoint presentations for both internal and external audiences.
• Stay informed about Articulate Storyline 360 updates and utilize new features effectively.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Proficient and experienced in Articulate Storyline 360, preferably including familiarity with its AI tools.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in eLearning development.

Employee Benefits

• Remote-first work approach allowing employees to work from locations within the U.S., Australia, or the U.K. where Cogstate is registered.
• Generous leave: 20 vacation days, 10 personal days, plus 10 paid public holidays.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer salary match.
• Competitive salary package with potential additional earning opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with significant company contributions, including free vision coverage for full-time staff.
• Fully employer-covered short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Pre-tax options for healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Robust learning and development support with mentorships and certification assistance.

Culture and Inclusivity

Cogstate fosters a collaborative environment that celebrates courage, passion, and teamwork. Employees are empowered to have honest conversations and approach challenges with a positive, solution-oriented mindset. The company welcomes candidates who are committed to innovating brain health measurements globally.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities in compliance with relevant laws.

Privacy Information

Cogstate carefully handles your personal data in line with global privacy laws, including Australian Privacy Principles, UK GDPR, and various U.S. state regulations.