Research Science Management

Primary Function of Position:

The purpose of this job function is to serve as a Scientific Research Program Manager (SRPM) in the Digital Business Unit to support research projects within the United States and across the world to demonstrate the performance and impact of Intuitive Surgicals Digital products and services. This role has responsibility to oversee initiation progress and conduct of evidence-generation studies to include those conducted by internal scientific teams as well as Intuitive-sponsored studies and studies done in collaboration with external research partners. The SRPM serves as a contact to all parties involved in projects internal and external.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute a portfolio of internal and external collaborative research studies and evidence-generation activities for Intuitive Surgicals Digital products and services with or without the assistance of research coordinator(s)
• Be responsible for the management of the research studies including project development budgeting investigator selection analysis of potential participant recruitment preparation of study related documents (e.g. protocols case report forms informed consents research agreements) and management of Institutional Review Board and / or Ethics Committee submissions with follow through to ensure a successful outcome
• Work with data management professionals and statisticians as needed for assigned projects
• Maintain study documentation (e.g. correspondence documentation required by the U.S Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) deviations budget information)
• Plan and manage the project timelines to ensure research studies are conducted in a timely manner and within the project budget
• Proactively anticipate and communicate concerns issues and delays in the project and develops risk assessment and contingency plans
• Prepare project status updates and power point presentations for reporting to internal  and external stakeholders for assigned projects
• Prepare reports in support of external and internal steering or advisory committees as needed
• Manage publication development submission and response to peer review for related to research studies
• Ensure compliance with corporate (e.g. SOPs) and regulatory requirements (e.g. GCP and US and international guidelines)
• Ensure audit readiness of research projects to relevant regulatory and legal standards
• Management of Contract Research Organization (CRO) or independent research service providers (e.g. identification of suitable partner(s) development of contracts or statements of work and management of stakeholders to ensure project success)
• Facilitate participation in meetings and reporting with adherence with Intuitive Surgical policies
• Review and develop internal processes (e.g. SOPs)
• Build nurture and maintain relationships with external research partners and stakeholders which may include but are not limited to surgeon key opinion leaders operating room staff hospital and health system administrative and technology leaders surgical and scientific professional society leaders and healthcare technology industry partners

Qualifications :

Skills Experience Education & Training:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in life sciences medicine medical sciences engineering or computer/data science (required); graduate degree (preferred)
• Experience working in the healthcare technology industry in a clinical affairs or scientific research function with evidence of full project management responsibility for at least three years (required)
• Five years of experience in the management of research with experience in clinical research management in both academic/hospital and industry settings (preferred)
• Knowledge of applicable clinical research and medical device regulations and guidelines including GCP ISO-14155 MEDDEV MDR and Data protection rules (required)
• Protocol and CRF development experience (required)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities (required)
• Ability to manage a minimum of three to five research projects across different surgical disciplines and/or products (required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong negotiation abilities  (required)
• Ability to work independently and across teams whilst keeping open communication with key stakeholders (required)
• Strong numerical and literary analytical skills with the ability to assess data and literature
• Experience reviewing data sets to evaluate data quality
• Experience with studies of health information technologies including artificial intelligence is an advantage
• Ability to manage CROs or external consultants
• Ability to manage research coordinators or other research staff in the execution of research studies
• Experience of publishing research (own or in industry capacity) is an advantage
• Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative
• English language required a second language is an advantage
• Comfortable in a hospital/surgical environment
• Ability to travel from 25% up to 50% of the time

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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This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact People Services at

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 :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time