Scientific Research Program Manager

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$132,000 - $223,500•Remote

About The Position

The Scientific Research Program Manager (SRPM) for the da Vinci Cardiac Surgery Program oversees the development of evidence-generation strategy and supports research projects that demonstrate the performance and impact of Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci platforms, products, and services in the United States and globally. The role oversees the initiation, progress, and conduct of evidence-generation studies, including work by internal scientific teams, Intuitive-sponsored studies, and studies conducted with external research partners. The SRPM serves as a key contact for internal and external parties involved in assigned projects. The position manages a portfolio of research studies and evidence-generation activities across the full study lifecycle, from project development and budgeting through study execution, analysis, and publication. It coordinates internal and external stakeholders, research partners, vendors, and regulatory or ethics submissions; monitors timelines, budgets, risks, and documentation; and ensures compliance with applicable corporate, clinical research, regulatory, and legal requirements. Work may require presence in hospitals and surgical or operating room environments. The role requires travel 25%–50% of the time. It is remote, with employees coming onsite when requested by their leader. The listed shift is day shift.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in an academic setting or healthcare technology industry in a clinical affairs or scientific research function, 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 requirements.
Experience developing research protocols and case report forms (CRFs).
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing projects, including at least three to five research projects across different surgical disciplines and/or products.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaborate across teams while maintaining open communication with stakeholders.
Strong quantitative and literature analysis skills, including the ability to assess data and scientific literature and review data sets for data quality.
Ability to manage CROs, external consultants, research coordinators, or other research staff in executing research studies.
Strong problem-solving skills and initiative; English-language proficiency required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, medicine, medical sciences, engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field.
Ability to travel 25%–50% of the time; work may require presence in hospital and surgical/operating room environments.

Nice To Haves

Industry research management experience.
Graduate degree in life sciences, medicine, medical sciences, engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field.
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 publishing research in an academic or industry capacity.
Proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Cardiac Surgery Program leaders and cross-functional evidence stakeholders to identify evidence gaps, align evidence priorities, and develop evidence-generation plans.
Manage and execute a portfolio of internal and external collaborative research studies and evidence-generation activities for Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci platforms, products, and services, with research coordinator support as applicable.
Manage research studies across the study lifecycle, including project development, budgeting, investigator selection, participant recruitment analysis, preparation of study documents, and Institutional Review Board and/or Ethics Committee submissions.
Collaborate with data management professionals and statisticians as needed; maintain required study documentation; and manage project timelines and budgets.
Identify and communicate project concerns, issues, and delays; develop risk assessments and contingency plans; and prepare project updates, presentations, and reports for stakeholders and steering or advisory committees.
Manage publication development, submission, and responses to peer review related to research studies.
Ensure compliance with corporate requirements and applicable regulatory requirements, and maintain audit readiness to relevant regulatory and legal standards.
Manage Contract Research Organizations and independent research service providers, including partner identification, contract or statement-of-work development, stakeholder management, meetings, and reporting.
Support review and development of internal research 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.