Senior Data Scientist

Primary Function of Position

We are looking for a seniorlevel Data Scientist to lead complex data science and analytics initiatives supporting Global Operations. Minimizing supply chain risk and optimizing manufacturing operations are critical to enabling surgeons and healthcare institutions to deliver better patient outcomes.

This role reflects a seasoned fully qualified data science professional with wideranging experience. The Data Scientist 4 applies professional

concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways operating with a high degree of independence.

This role is expected to represent the data science function with senior stakeholders and contribute durable analytical solutions that influence operational and strategic decisions.

Essential Job Duties 

Lead complex highimpact data science initiatives across Global Operations with minimal supervision

Independently frame ambiguous business problems and define appropriate analytical approaches

Apply advanced statistical predictive and machine learning techniques to enterprise data to generate actionable insights

Design develop and maintain productionquality analytics models dashboards and data products primarily using the R ecosystem

Work extensively with Snowflake to source transform and analyze large and complex datasets using advanced SQL

Develop scalable and maintainable analytics solutions leveraging Posit platforms and deployment tooling

Ensure solutions are reproducible welldocumented and designed for longterm value rather than oneoff analysis

Present insights implications and recommendations to senior management and crossfunctional leadership

Independently assess complex situations evaluate variable factors and determine appropriate paths forward

Identify opportunities to apply advanced analytics and Gen AI techniques where they provide measurable business value

Look for opportunities to apply cutting edge technologies such as Agentic AI solutions

Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced Data Scientists and Analysts

Represent the data science function on crossfunctional initiatives and influence decisions through expertise

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience 

Extensive experience developing data science solutions using the R and or Python programming ecosystem

Strong expertise in SQL including complex queries across large multitable datasets

Advanced knowledge of statistical methods predictive modeling and machine learning techniques

Experience with programatic usage of LLM technologies for problem solving

Proven ability to resolve complex analytical problems requiring indepth evaluation of variable factors

Experience building and maintaining productiongrade analytics reports dashboards or applications

Demonstrated ability to independently lead work set priorities and drive results with limited supervision

Strong judgment in selecting appropriate analytical methods techniques and evaluation criteria

Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complexity and tailor messaging to different audiences

Required Education and Training 

Minimum Quantitative Bachelors degree (Statistics Computer Science Math Data Science or Similar) or equivalent professional experience

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a University degree; or 6 years of experience and a Masters degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Quantitative Advanced degree (Statistics Computer Science Math Data Science or Similar)

Experience with Posit platforms including Workbench and Connect

Experience designing analytics with governance access controls and longterm maintainability in mind

Experience with Gitbased workflows code review and collaborative development

Experience with CI/CD concepts applied to analytics and data science

Demonstrated mentorship or technical leadership experience

Domain experience in manufacturing supply chain planning logistics or operations analytics

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.

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.

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