Therapy CDE Lead - Tissue

Company Overview Intuitive is a global leader in robotic‑assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, known for the da Vinci surgical system and Ion. We bring together engineers, clinicians, and innovators to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes. Job Description In this senior role, you will solve complex multidisciplinary problems with significant cross‑program impact. The position requires deep clinical expertise, strong technical acumen, and experience in preclinical evaluation and physician engagement. You will partner with Design Engineering, Medical Office, and Product Management to identify unmet clinical needs and drive the definition, development, and validation of innovative product solutions. Roles & Responsibilities Apply in‑depth knowledge of tissue therapeutic clinical procedures and medical technologies for needs discovery and evaluation strategies. Collaborate with medical officers, physicians, and clinical users to understand clinical needs. Partner with cross‑functional teams (Design Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Regulatory) to define product requirements. Develop evaluation strategies including product characterization and tissue‑effect assessments. Assess clinical risks and define mitigation strategies. Drive decision‑making and elevate critical issues appropriately. Lead planning and execution of evaluation and product launch strategies. Mentor and guide junior team members. Qualifications 4‑year degree and Master’s degree in Engineering, Biology, or related field (PhD a plus). 15+ years in the medical device industry. 10+ years in clinical development and preclinical evaluation. Demonstrated experience with pre‑clinical model development and validation of Class III products. Expert knowledge of tissue, demonstrated throughout resume. Strong understanding of complex engineering systems. Experience collaborating with physicians. Nice to Have Cross‑functional experience across product development teams. Experience driving products from concept through commercialization. Experience in validation strategy and testing. Self‑motivated and able to work independently. Effective communicator. Willingness to travel up to 15%. Benefits Compensation includes a competitive base salary, incentives, benefits, and equity. Base salary ranges are $186,100–$267,900 (Region1) and $158,200–$227,700 (Region2). Shift: Day. Workplace: Set Schedule – onsite weekly as defined by the leader. EEO Statement Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr