Project Manager Global Labeling

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex surgical systems including cameras instruments and accessories for use in surgery. We are looking for an individual to manage labeling projects associated with the development of these products. The role is responsible for the development planning and execution of labeling projects that support Intuitives business and operational goals. The successful candidate will interface with cross-functional stakeholders across our organization to act as a central hub of knowledge to manage information communications tasks and timelines. The ideal candidate will have a passion for people processes and products and strive to achieve positive customer experiences within global regulatory requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop communicate and implement project plans; monitor progress and performance against the plan; resolve problems mitigate risk and minimize delays.

• Identify scope develop timeline and align resources for labeling projects across multiple product lines and geographies to meet objectives. Drive multiple parallel projects with unique cross-functional team members.

• Review labeling updates for labeling content and accuracy to confirm alignment with regulatory and other requirements.

• Estimate costs resources and durations required to complete projects and tasks.

• Monitor activities allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure goals are met.

• Liaise with other areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for projects.

• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.

• Work through complex scenarios with project staff to assist and/or benchmark strategies to solve problems.

• Analyze and evaluate tools and processes; propose and implement accuracy and efficiency improvements.

• Foster continuous improvement by initiating and managing process improvement projects employing Six Sigma principles and/or Agile project management methodologies.

• Manage highly complex label content for Intuitives diverse products (systems /capital equipment software instruments and accessories).

• Interact with external and internal teams to drive labeling-related items and tasks to closure. Coordinate and support labeling activities with external print vendors internal manufacturing stakeholders and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams.

Qualifications :

Skills Experience Education & Training:

• Minimum four-year Engineering degree (bachelors degree or equivalent) preferred; business or related field may be considered commensurate to work experience.

• Minimum 5 years professional history working in a medical device industry or equivalent experiences.

• Experience working in a structured global business environment with multiple disciplines such as Regulatory Manufacturing Quality Information Technology and Logistics.

• Ability to digest distribute and adjust communications to various members and levels of the organization.

• Strong ability to communicate verbally and written to internal and external customers in an organized manner.

• Self-starter who can independently thrive in a team environment to prioritize tasks and resolve problems.

• Highly organized with strong interpersonal communication analytical and soft skills.

• Ability to build strong positive working relationships with radical candor.

• Enthusiastic individual with a passion to learn and develop project management and business skills.

• Familiar with Portfolio Management Design Control Risk Management and Manufacturing Process Controls.

• Awareness of medical device regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

• Proficient user of Microsoft 365 or similar productivity tools.

• Proficient user of Tableau Smartsheet or similar project and data management software.

• Familiar with SAP Agile or similar enterprise software.

• Familiar with international region-specific labeling requirements preferred.

• Familiar with a range of labeling methods preferred such as thermal-transfer printing pad printing laser marking.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to execute projects (approximately 10%).

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time