Principal Clinical Development Engineer

Intuitive Surgical

Principal Clinical Development Engineer leads translational research and clinical development projects for advanced surgical products, collaborating with clinicians and product teams to establish foundational knowledge that drives new product innovation within the cardiac surgery business unit.

Responsibilities

Define and lead research projects contributing to new product development or existing product improvements
Specify devices, materials, and design features to implement novel concepts and technologies
Collaborate with surgeons and key opinion leaders to identify clinical needs and translate requirements into user-centric product design
Support clinical risk documentation, preclinical testing strategy, and regulatory submissions
Drive complex cross-functional projects by influencing strategic decisions and mentoring team members

Requirements

15+ years medical device industry experience with Bachelor's degree, or equivalent advanced degree/experience combination
Operating room experience and fluency in surgical terminology, anatomy, and techniques
Preclinical laboratory experience designing and executing clinical or preclinical evaluations
Strong communication skills conveying complex ideas to clinical and technical audiences
Expert knowledge of da Vinci Surgical Systems and surgical applications
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

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