Research Science Management

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

4d•$155,300 - $223,500•Remote

About The Position

The Scientific Research Program Manager (SRPM) in the Digital Business Unit supports research projects in the United States and internationally to demonstrate the performance and impact of Intuitive Surgical’s Digital products and services. The role oversees the initiation, progress, and conduct of evidence-generation studies, including studies conducted by internal scientific teams, Intuitive-sponsored studies, and studies conducted with external research partners. The SRPM serves as a contact for internal and external parties involved in projects. The position manages research projects from development and budgeting through execution, regulatory and ethics submissions, reporting, and publication. It coordinates with data management professionals, statisticians, research coordinators, contract research organizations, and external partners. The role also supports compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements and maintains project audit readiness. Travel is required 25% to 50% of the time. This is a remote position, with onsite attendance when requested by the leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, medicine, medical sciences, engineering, or computer/data science.
Experience in the healthcare technology industry in a clinical affairs or scientific research function, with evidence of full project-management responsibility for at least three years.
Knowledge of applicable clinical research and medical device regulations and guidelines, including GCP, ISO-14155, MEDDEV, MDR, and data protection rules.
Experience developing protocols and case report forms (CRFs).
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
Ability to manage at least three to five research projects across different surgical disciplines and/or products.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including strong negotiation abilities.
Ability to work independently and across teams while maintaining open communication with key stakeholders.
Strong numerical and literary analytical skills, including ability to assess data and literature.
Experience reviewing datasets to evaluate data quality.
Ability to manage CROs or external consultants.
Ability to manage research coordinators or other research staff in conducting studies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative.
English language proficiency.
Comfort working in a hospital or surgical environment.
Ability to travel 25% to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree.
Five years of experience managing research, including clinical research management in both academic/hospital and industry settings.
Experience with studies of health information technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Experience publishing research, personally or in an industry capacity.
A second language.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute a portfolio of internal and external collaborative research studies and evidence-generation activities for Intuitive Surgical’s Digital products and services, with or without research coordinator assistance.
Manage research studies, including project development, budgeting, investigator selection, participant recruitment assessment, preparation of study documents, and Institutional Review Board and/or Ethics Committee submissions and follow-through.
Work with data management professionals and statisticians as needed for assigned projects.
Maintain study documentation, including correspondence, documentation required by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, deviations, and budget information.
Plan and manage project timelines to ensure studies are completed on time and within budget.
Anticipate and communicate project concerns, issues, and delays, and develop risk assessments and contingency plans.
Prepare project status updates and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare reports for internal or external steering and advisory committees as needed.
Manage publication development and submission, and responses to peer review related to research studies.
Ensure compliance with corporate procedures and regulatory requirements, including GCP and U.S. and international guidelines.
Ensure research projects are audit-ready and meet relevant regulatory and legal standards.
Manage contract research organizations and independent research service providers, including partner identification, contract or statement-of-work development, and stakeholder coordination.
Facilitate participation in meetings and reporting in accordance with Intuitive Surgical policies.
Review and develop internal processes, including standard operating procedures.
Build and maintain relationships with external research partners and stakeholders, including surgeon key opinion leaders, operating room staff, hospital and health system leaders, professional society leaders, and healthcare technology industry partners.