Research Science Management

Primary Function of Position

The purpose of this role is to serve as a Scientific Research Program Manager (SRPM) supporting evidence strategy and research programs across Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci platforms, products, and services. The SRPM will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify evidence needs and priorities and support the development and execution of evidence-generation strategies and research plans. This role oversees the initiation, progress, and conduct of evidence-generation studies, including those conducted by internal scientific teams, Intuitive-sponsored studies, and studies conducted in collaboration with external research partners.

Essential Job Duties

• Collaborate with da Vinci and Multiport program leaders and cross-functional evidence stakeholders to identify evidence requirements and gaps, align on evidence priorities, and develop evidence strategies and plans.
• Manage and execute a portfolio of internal and external collaborative research studies and evidence-generation activities for Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci platforms, products, and services.
• Manage research studies across the study lifecycle, 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.
• Collaborate with data management professionals and statisticians as needed; maintain required study documentation; and plan and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Proactively identify and communicate project concerns, issues, and delays; develop risk assessments and contingency plans; and prepare project status updates, presentations, and reports.
• Manage publication development, submission, and responses to peer review related to research studies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate requirements (e.g., SOPs) and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and U.S. and international guidelines), and maintain audit readiness.
• Manage Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and independent research service providers, including partner identification, contract or statement-of-work development, and stakeholder management.
• Build, nurture, and maintain relationships with external research partners and stakeholders, including surgeon key opinion leaders, operating room staff, hospital and health system leaders, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in life sciences, medicine, medical sciences, engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in an academic setting or healthcare technology industry in a clinical affairs or scientific research function, with evidence of full project management responsibility.
• Knowledge of applicable clinical research and medical device regulations and guidelines, including GCP, ISO 14155, MEDDEV, MDR, and data protection requirements.
• Experience developing research protocols and case report forms (CRFs).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong quantitative and literature analysis skills.
• Ability to manage CROs, external consultants, research coordinators, or other research staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative; English-language proficiency required.
• Ability to travel 25%-50% of the time.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Graduate degree in life sciences, medicine, medical sciences, engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in the management of research, including clinical research management experience in both academic/hospital and industry settings.
• Experience with studies of health information technologies, including artificial intelligence.
• Experience publishing research in an academic or industry capacity.
• Proficiency in a second language.