Clinical Applications Engineer, Fluorescence Imaging

Fluorescence Imaging at Intuitive Surgical

The Fluorescence Imaging Team at Intuitive is developing imaging agents designed to work seamlessly with Intuitives robotic platforms and Firefly imaging technology. The agents have the potential to highlight critical anatomy and disease in real timegiving surgeons additional and clearer information at the moment decisions matter most and helping improve surgical procedure outcomes for patients.

Primary Function of Position

The Clinical Applications Engineer (CAE) serves as the field-based clinical and technical expert for Intuitives fluorescence imaging ecosystem. The role is responsible for supporting clinical trial execution through site training procedural support and workflow optimization. The CAE works directly with surgeons pathologists study coordinators and clinical trial sites to ensure consistent implementation of protocol-defined imaging procedures and collection of high-quality clinical data.

Clinical Site Training and Procedural Support

• Train surgeons pathologists research coordinators and site personnel on protocol-defined imaging procedures.
• Provide on-site technical support during fluorescence imaging procedures and early site adoption.
• Serve as the primary field resource for imaging workflow implementation and troubleshooting.
• Support investigator meetings site initiation visits and training/retraining activities.

Clinical Workflow Development and Optimization

• Develop expertise in surgical pathology and specimen-processing workflows.
• Identify workflow challenges affecting endpoint assessment or data quality and integrity.
• Partner with sites to optimize specimen handling imaging acquisition pathology correlation and documentation procedures.

Data Quality and Endpoint Assessment Support

• Ensure protocol-defined imaging assessments are executed consistently.
• Review imaging pathology and procedural data for completeness and quality.
• Identify protocol deviations and data quality issues.
• Support implementation of monitoring and quality review procedures.

Pathology Correlation and Reference Standard Support

• Support specimen mapping and pathology correlation workflows.
• Facilitate communication between surgical and pathology teams.
• Ensure consistent application of pathology-related study procedures.

Data Interpretation and Analysis Support

• Support review of imaging performance and endpoint data.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development Biostatistics and Data Science teams.
• Provide field-based insights into workflow optimization to ensure high data quality.

Qualifications :

Skill/Job Requirements:

• BS or MS in Biomedical Engineering Clinical Science Nursing Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years supporting clinical trials imaging products or surgical technologies.
• Experience working directly with physicians and clinical trial sites.
• Strong understanding of pathology workflows and clinical data collection.
• Ability to travel up to 80% during study startup and enrollment ramp-up.
• Highly collaborative and works well in a remote team environment
• Good level of English spoken and written. Effective communication skills including oral written and interpersonal.  Strong situational awareness
• Experience working with highly complex technical systems and/or working in a critical patient care setting with physicians and support staff
• Ability to process large amounts of data and translate information into actionable insights
• Desire to learn and build new skills
• Ability to travel up to 60% located near a major airline/rail hub and ability to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage travel logistics and complete associated administrative tasks in a timely manner

Ability to travel on a moments notice and support cases across varying geographies; comfortable booking and utilizing all forms of travel

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.

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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