VP, Global Government Affairs

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

8h•$292,000 - $438,000•Remote

About The Position

The Vice President, Global Government Affairs sets Intuitive’s enterprise-wide government affairs strategy and leads a global function that supports the company’s business goals and strategic priorities. The position is part of the Global Public Affairs team, which oversees media relations and corporate reputation, patient advocacy, and government relations. It reports to the Vice President of Global Public Affairs. The role leads and coordinates government affairs work across the U.S., Europe, and APAC, connecting regional expertise with enterprise priorities. It establishes mechanisms for sharing intelligence, aligning policy positions, and coordinating advocacy across jurisdictions, while working with corporate partners to integrate government affairs strategy with broader business objectives. The position calls for substantial global government affairs leadership experience, strong networks, and an understanding of healthcare innovation and global policy and regulatory environments. This is a remote position; employees may be asked to work onsite. The listed shift is day. The target base compensation range for Salary Region 1 is $292,000–$438,000 USD. Intuitive or its customers may require proof of vaccination against certain diseases, including COVID-19, depending on the role.

Requirements

20 or more years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative affairs.
10 or more years in a senior leadership role, including global team management and P&L or budget responsibility.
Deep, demonstrated experience in global healthcare policy, including U.S., EU, and APAC market dynamics.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Proven track record of influencing legislation, regulation, or policy outcomes at national and international levels.
Exceptional strategic and political acumen, including the ability to anticipate legislative and regulatory developments and turn complex policy environments into actionable recommendations.
Demonstrated people management and organizational leadership experience, including leading teams across geographies.
Executive presence and ability to represent Intuitive credibly to senior government and industry audiences.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex policy and technical topics in compelling, accessible materials.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in healthcare, medical device, or life sciences policy environments.
Knowledge of or experience with policy environments and regulatory frameworks across key global markets.

Responsibilities

Lead Intuitive’s enterprise government affairs strategy, aligned with corporate objectives, pipeline priorities, and market expansion plans.
Oversee the global government affairs function and coordinate regional teams in the U.S., Europe, and APAC on globally consequential business issues, including AI and digital policy.
Connect regional government affairs leaders with enterprise-level government affairs strategy, ensuring regional and local expertise informs global priorities.
Establish frameworks for cross-regional intelligence sharing, policy position alignment, and coordinated advocacy across jurisdictions.
Partner with Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Legal, Clinical Affairs, and other corporate functions to integrate government affairs strategy with broader business objectives.