VP, Global Government Affairs
Intuitive
Summary
The Vice President, Global Government Affairs is responsible for setting the enterprise-wide government affairs strategy and leading a best-in-class global government affairs function that meaningfully contributes to Intuitive's business goals and strategic priorities. The role sits within Intuitive's Global Public Affairs team and reports to the Vice President of Global Public Affairs.
Job description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead Intuitive's enterprise government affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, pipeline priorities and market expansion plans.
- Oversee the global government affairs function, creating coherence across regional government affairs teams and functions in the U.S., Europe, and APAC on key, globally business impacting issues (AI, digital policy, etc.).
- Serve as the connective tissue between regional government affairs leaders and the broader enterprise-level government affairs work and strategy, ensuring regional and local expertise informs and shapes global priorities.
- Establish a framework for cross-regional intelligence sharing, policy position alignment, and coordinated advocacy, ensuring the company navigates consistently and credibly across jurisdictions.
- Work with cross-functional corporate partners (Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Legal, Clinical Affairs and more) to ensure government affairs strategy is integrated with and supports broader business objectives.
Requirements
- 20+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative affairs
- 10+ years in a senior leadership role with global team management and P&L or budget responsibility
- Deep, demonstrated experience in global healthcare policy, including US, EU and APAC market dynamics
- Strong experience in healthcare, medical device, or life sciences policy environments
- Knowledge of/experience in policy environments and regulatory frameworks across key global markets
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree a plus
- Proven track record of influencing legislation, regulation or policy outcomes at national and international levels
- Exceptional strategic and political acumen
- Strong demonstrated people management and organizational leadership experience, including leading teams across geographies
- Executive presence and ability to represent Intuitive's interests to senior government and industry audiences
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Incentives
- Equity
Company overview
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., commonly known as Intuitive, is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has revolutionized surgical procedures through its flagship da Vinci Surgical System and Ion endoluminal system. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (ISRG), Intuitive has established itself as the dominant player in robotic surgery, with over 15,000 employees worldwide and an installed base of thousands of surgical systems across more than 60 countries. The company's innovative platforms enable surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control through minimally invasive techniques. Intuitive's technology portfolio includes advanced vision systems, wristed instruments, and intelligent software that work together to optimize surgical outcomes. The company continues to expand its product offerings and geographic presence while maintaining a strong focus on clinical evidence, physician training, and patient safety. With annual revenues exceeding $8 billion, Intuitive represents a transformative force in modern healthcare, driving the adoption of robotic-assisted procedures across multiple surgical specialties including urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery.