Research Science Management

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

The Scientific Research Program Manager (SRPM) in Intuitive Surgical’s Digital Business Unit supports research projects in the United States and internationally to demonstrate the performance and impact of the company’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 point of contact for internal and external project participants and manages a portfolio of research activities from development through completion, reporting, and publication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, medicine, medical sciences, engineering, or computer/data science.
At least three years of healthcare technology industry experience in clinical affairs or scientific research, with evidence of full project management responsibility.
Knowledge of applicable clinical research and medical-device regulations and guidelines, including GCP, ISO 14155, MEDDEV, MDR, and data protection rules.
Experience developing research protocols and case report forms.
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 the ability to assess data and literature.
Experience reviewing datasets to evaluate data quality.
Ability to manage CROs or external consultants.
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 research management experience, including clinical research management in both academic/hospital and industry settings.
Experience with studies of health information technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Experience managing research coordinators or other research staff in study execution.
Research publication experience, either personally or in an industry role.
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.
Manage research study development, budgeting, investigator selection, participant recruitment assessments, study documents, and Institutional Review Board or Ethics Committee submissions.
Work with data management professionals and statisticians as needed.
Maintain study documentation, including correspondence, regulatory documentation, deviations, and budget information.
Plan and manage project timelines and budgets to support timely study completion.
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 and external steering or advisory committees as needed.
Manage development and submission of research publications and responses to peer review.
Ensure compliance with corporate procedures and applicable regulatory requirements, including Good Clinical Practice 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 surgeons, operating room staff, hospital and health system leaders, professional societies, and healthcare technology industry partners.
Manage research coordinators or other research staff in executing studies, as applicable.