Global Product Manager

Primary Function of Position 

As a Product Manager on the da Vinci Multiport team you will become a key stakeholder in the maintenance development and advancement of the core instruments and accessories portfolio. This is an individual contributor role and will report to a Group Product Manager.

You will work with cross-functional partners to identify needs define products and guide products through the development and launch process. You will become a global portfolio expert providing portfolio recommendations and working with downstream commercial teams on product launches. Responsibilities include contributing to product enhancements managing product requirements launching products market research customer interaction forecasting pricing analysis competitive analysis third-party product integration and supporting commercialized products.

Essential Job Duties 

• Manage the Multiport core instruments and accessories product roadmap and product lifecycle in alignment with the multiport portfolio objectives.  Develop business justification for recommendations and gain alignment across key stakeholders on project prioritization.
• Capture refine and validate user needs with feedback from customers commercial teams and engineering teams (clinical design etc.). Prioritize design efforts navigate tradeoffs and document and communicate design decisions.
• Use qualitative and quantitative market research methods and direct customer interviews and observations to develop insights that inform product development and the product roadmap.
• Communicate with customers regarding product improvements product launches and product discontinuations. Manage customer questions and concerns regarding product function and safety.
• Define product launch strategy. Measure product success by monitoring product adoption and seeking post-launch product feedback for improvements.
• Understand competitive emerging and complementary technology and its potential impact on Intuitives product lines.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience 

• Minimum 4 or more years cumulative professional experience in product management marketing engineering business development or equivalent role.
• Proven relationship-building skills with the ability to work across diverse organizational areas to deliver results. Humble mindful of other peoples input and able to communicate in a clear concise and professional manner.
• Ability to context-switch across functional areas and prioritize effiectively to facilitate decision making.
• Proven ability to investigate open-ended problems conduct first principles analysis and work cross-functionally to implement initiatives.
• Self-directed with awareness to proactively seek advice and feedback when needed.
• Ability to source information and not only identify issues but also proactively propose solutions.
• Strong knowledge of the MS Office product suite. Moderate experience with Tableau Agile and Polarion.

Required Education and Training 

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science business or related field.

Working Conditions 

• Ability to work in surgical labs and hospital patient care areas.
• Willingness to travel 15-20% including international travel.
• Position is based at Intuitive Headquarters in Sunnyvale California.

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• MBA or equivalent experience in role
• Previous product management experience. Voice of customer research product launch experience.

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.

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 base compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time