Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

Intuitive Surgical designs and makes complex surgical systems. These include cameras, instruments, and accessories for surgery. We need someone to manage projects for developing these products.

Essential Job Duties

This role is responsible for driving complex product development efforts and design changes from conception to manufacturing stability. Responsibilities include:

• Driving a portfolio of product design projects
• Ensure Design Control processes are followed per relevant procedures
• Ensure complex, high-value Business Unit projects are scoped, resourced, and communicated to minimize risk and deliver on-time and on-budget.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and project budgets
• Provide clear communication to the organization on accurate project status, critical path, as well as potential areas of risk
• Work closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Regulatory, and Quality organizations to ensure input and representation in the development process
• Contribute to product prioritization recommendations by providing data and research from current and past projects
• Provide feedback to team members regarding performance and requirements.
• Utilize corporate approved tools and implement them to empower and unencumber team members as they work to complete projects
• Function as the primary point-of-contact for key people and stakeholders across the organization

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Familiar with all phases of the product or software development lifecycle, including idea generation, concept development, testing, design, implementation, validation, and transfer.
• Willing to go the extra mile with a dedicated work ethic. Self-directed and resourceful. Able to deal with conflict and drive to solutions.
• Proven ability to manage, influence, and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once
• Requires knowledge of engineering, product strategy and business management
• Experience in evaluating tradeoffs between product features, customer needs/requirements, produce-ability and cost
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution
• High attention to detail. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Must work well under pressure, be flexible, and meet deadlines.
• Energetic and balanced person with a drive for results. Accountable, great attitude, and a team player. Self-starter with high initiative, urgency, and follow-through.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum BS or equivalent work experience in a scientific field preferred
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience involved in the development and commercialization of products

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Medical device experience preferred
• Certification in project management (PMP) desired

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 Employment 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.

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 salary ranges are listed.

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 Employment 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.

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.

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 salary ranges are listed.