Primary Function of Position:
Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex surgical systems including cameras, instruments, and accessories for use in surgery. We are looking for a person to manage projects associated with the development of these products
Essential Job Duties
This role is accountable 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
- Facilitate and ensure that complex, high-value Business Unit projects are properly scoped, resourced, and communicated to minimize risk, 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 study 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
Required Skills and Experience
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Great with all phases of the product or software development lifecycle including idea generation, concept development and testing, design, implementation, validation and transfer
- Willing to go the extra mile with an excellent work ethic; self-directed and resourceful with the ability to deal with conflict and drive to solution
- Proven ability to drive, 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 studying 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 and proven ability to manage multiple, different priorities simultaneously; must work well under pressure, be flexible, and meet deadlines
- Energetic person with a drive for results, who is accountable, has a great attitude, and is a team-player; self-starter with high degree of 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
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.
