Scientific Research Program Manager

Primary Function of Position:

• The purpose of this role is to serve as a Scientific Research Program Manager in the Digital Business Unit to support research projects demonstrating the performance and impact of Intuitive Surgical's digital products and services.
• This role involves overseeing initiation, progress, and conduct of evidence-generation studies, both internal and external.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute a portfolio of research studies, including project development, budgeting, investigator selection, and study documentation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate SOPs and regulatory requirements, and maintain audit readiness of research projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with external research partners, such as surgeon key opinion leaders and hospital technology leaders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or computer/data science with at least three years of full project management responsibility in healthcare technology.
• Knowledge of clinical research regulations (GCP, ISO-14155, MEDDEV, MDR) and protocol development experience required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.