Clinical Applications Engineer, Fluorescence Imaging

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Applications Engineer (CAE) is the field-based clinical and technical expert for Intuitive’s fluorescence imaging ecosystem. The role supports clinical trial execution through site training, procedural support, and workflow optimization. The CAE works directly with surgeons, pathologists, study coordinators, and clinical trial sites to support consistent implementation of protocol-defined imaging procedures and collection of high-quality clinical data. Intuitive’s Fluorescence Imaging Team is developing imaging agents intended to work with the company’s robotic platforms and Firefly imaging technology. These agents are designed to highlight anatomy and disease in real time, providing surgeons with additional information during procedures. The role includes training site personnel, providing technical support during imaging procedures, optimizing surgical and pathology workflows, supporting consistent endpoint assessment and data quality, facilitating specimen mapping and pathology correlation, and collaborating with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and Data Science teams. The position requires substantial travel, including travel on short notice, and may require night and weekend work as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Science, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience supporting clinical trials, imaging products, or surgical technologies.
Experience working directly with physicians and clinical trial sites.
Strong understanding of pathology workflows and clinical data collection.
Ability to travel up to 80% during study startup and enrollment ramp-up; the posting also states ability to travel up to 60%.
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
Located near a major airline or rail hub.
Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.
Good spoken and written English.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong situational awareness.
Experience working with highly complex technical systems and/or in a critical patient care setting with physicians and support staff.
Ability to process large amounts of data and translate information into actionable insights.
Desire to learn and build new skills.
Ability to independently prioritize and manage travel logistics and complete related administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Comfort with booking and utilizing all forms of travel.

Responsibilities

Train surgeons, pathologists, research coordinators, and site personnel on protocol-defined imaging procedures.
Provide on-site technical support during fluorescence imaging procedures and early site adoption.
Serve as the primary field resource for imaging workflow implementation and troubleshooting.
Support investigator meetings, site initiation visits, and training and retraining activities.
Develop expertise in surgical, pathology, and specimen-processing workflows.
Identify workflow challenges that affect endpoint assessment or data quality and integrity.
Partner with clinical sites to optimize specimen handling, imaging acquisition, pathology correlation, and documentation procedures.
Support consistent execution of protocol-defined imaging assessments.
Review imaging, pathology, and procedural data for completeness and quality.
Identify protocol deviations and data quality issues.
Support implementation of monitoring and quality review procedures.
Support specimen mapping and pathology correlation workflows.
Facilitate communication between surgical and pathology teams.
Ensure consistent application of pathology-related study procedures.
Support review of imaging performance and endpoint data.
Collaborate with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and Data Science teams.
Provide field-based insights into workflow optimization to support high data quality.
Independently prioritize and manage travel logistics and complete associated administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Support cases across varying geographies, including travel on a moment’s notice.