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

The Senior Strategy Manager serves in a strategic and tactical capacity, and in partnership with various business units and enabling functions (product, commercial, research, business development, Ventures, GAVE, clinical, regulatory, etc.), assesses and supports the future and current needs of the company. The Senior Strategy Manager will also collaborate broadly across Intuitive’s functional groups and business units, with a particular focus on white-space unmet clinical needs. This role will report to the VP of Corporate Strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Initiate and drive portfolio and commercial efforts that will expand Intuitive’s business boundaries to create future value. Key intellectual partner / resource to explore and debate concepts and themes. Ability to effectively represent the Strategy organization to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create work plans and project manage their strategic initiatives including business model exploration, Platform development, portfolio and clinical strategy with a 4-10 year horizon, etc.
• Identify, gather and analyze external research for use in business opportunity assessment. Identify and partner with thought-leading/relevant analogues with which Intuitive can learn from or engage. Based on output collaborate with VP Strategy on course of action.
• General activities include keeping their projects on track, identify required resources, support team meetings, minutes, etc.
• Build relationships and collaborate with key business functions. Become a trusted and valued business partner focused on portfolio strategy and promoting the vision of the Strategy team.
• Model and champion Intuitive Surgical’s principles and culture and value set in your actions language and results. Focus on the “vital few” that allows for enhancing customer’s value.

Qualifications

Skill, Experience, Education & Training:

• At least ten (10) years of experience in the medical technology/healthcare industry; demonstrated success in a high-growth research environment.
• Minimum Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical field (engineering, clinical medicine, etc.) required.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical medicine, primarily surgical care, and demonstrated ability to interpret clinical evidence preferred.
• Solid financial and fundamental analysis capability of healthcare (medical technology) companies preferred.
• Broad understanding of hospital operations, economics, reimbursement, regulatory and healthcare trends preferred.
• Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders. Entrepreneurial spirit that leads and motivates people to action. Drive organizational focus on priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent project management skills, attention to detail and follow through required.
• Intellectual curiosity and strong learning ability.
• Ability to travel up to 20% 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.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

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.