VP of Global Clinical Affairs

Primary Function of Position:

The Clinical Affairs function at Intuitive is a multidisciplinary department that plays a pivotal role in advancing the companys scientific and business objectives through the generation and assessment of clinical evidence. The team is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive pre- and post-launch evidence generation strategies to support product and platform approvals market adoption and reimbursement across Intuitives global portfolio.

These evidence strategies are operationalized through a diverse range of initiatives including pre- and post-market clinical trials and observational research studies global clinical value dossier submissions and research grant enablement. By integrating core scientific expertise with strategic insights the Clinical Affairs team ensures that Intuitives technologies are supported by robust clinical evidence and positioned for success in healthcare markets worldwide.

As a corporate leader the Clinical Affairs VP is directly involved in shaping enterprise-wide evidence strategy with the different business units and regions across Intuitives addition the VP is responsible for overseeing clinical study operations and planning resources across global regions for research involving all Intuitive products and platforms.

This leader will help support regulatory submissions and the generation of high-impact clinical evidence through publications presentations abstracts and scientific collaborations that enable market access adoption and reimbursement worldwide. This individual will also oversee strategic engagements with key opinion leaders (KOLs) medical societies advisory boards and government agencies to advance regulatory and evidence objectives. Additionally the position is accountable for establishing and maintaining effective programs policies and processes that drive operational excellence within Global Clinical Affairs fostering continuous improvement and delivering measurable value across multiple functions and teams.

The VP of Clinical Affairs is an in-person role (set schedule) based at Intuitive global headquarters in Sunnyvale California and reports to the Senior Medical Officer.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive long-range strategy development for various functions within Clinical Affairs and operationalizing multidisciplinary plans to enable seamless global execution.
• Shape the companys clinical and scientific strategy by driving the design and implementation of pre-market post-market and real-world evidence (RWE) studies as well as domestic and international publication plans that support value propositions and business goals.
• Establish global shared service standards and operating models across Clinical Affairs subfunctions including data management clinical trial management systems biostatistics medical and library sciences.
• Develop and execute innovative global clinical evidence generation pathways that align with business unit and regional needs while meeting all regulatory requirements.
• Translate corporate and scientific strategies into clear actionable evidence roadmaps that effectively engage and align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of leadership and excellence developing multiple high-performing leaders and modeling exemplary leadership across all organizational levels.
• Drive effective communication and alignment across senior internal and external stakeholders managing complex communications and guiding teams through change and strategic challenges.
• Stay ahead of evolving clinical literature and global public affairs trends ensuring timely and informed evidence strategies and publication efforts.
• Build organizational capability by developing standards competencies and processes that significantly enhance Clinical Affairs performance and influence company-wide business results.
• Lead and mobilize large cross-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes with agility and precision.
• Balance short- and long-term priorities to ensure consistent achievement of functional goals while preparing the organization for future needs.
• Facilitate collaboration and decision-making driving alignment managing risk and leading teams through complex problem-solving and change initiatives.
• Create clarity and alignment across teams through transparent direction feedback and communication.

Qualifications :

Skills Experience Education & Training:

Advanced degree in a scientific field (e.g. MS MD MPH or PhD) is required and MBA preferred.

Overall 20 of clinical affairs experience with supervisory experience managing clinical affairs functional team at a medical device company minimum 10-12 years.

Core competencies of this position include  expert knowledge and understanding of all clinical specialties and technology platforms that Intuitive serves; significant experience and proven success leading multiple teams in the medical device or related industry; significant experience leading clinical affairs strategies and objectives;  ability to create departmental vision strategy and strategic objectives and guide teams in their execution; establish effective programs guidelines and procedures for global clinical affairs activities. Independently develop budget and other resource plans for larger teams and/or projects; direct the work of multiple functions demonstrate effectiveness in empowering others to do their best work

Patient-centric and results-oriented approach working with tenacity to advance projects and deliver pre-determined milestones.

Ability to work with humility in a collaborative culture where the best ideas win regardless of their origin.

Persuasive agile inclusive and resilient with a strong sense of urgency and entrepreneurial attitude.

Must be clinically savvy. 

Excellent verbal/written communication teamwork and interpersonal skills are necessary to work with multiple constituents.

Willingness and availability to travel at least 15%

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. 

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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