Physician - Corporate Strategy

Primary Function of the Position Physician – Corporate Strategy is a physician innovator embedded within Intuitive's early‑stage incubator. In this role, you will identify high‑impact clinical needs, shape new technology opportunities, and translate clinical insight into actionable development pathways. Working closely with engineers and clinical partners, you will help define how new platforms are applied in real‑world care and guide early‑stage de‑risking efforts that determine which ideas advance. Essential Job Duties Identify and validate unmet clinical needs through clinical immersion, research, and voice‑of‑customer engagement Translate clinical insights into structured hypotheses, development plans, and experimental pathways Partner with engineers to define clinical requirements, workflows, and performance goals for new technologies Lead early‑stage clinical de‑risking efforts, including preclinical and early feasibility work Design and evaluate novel procedures and workflows enabled by new platforms Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (regulatory, reimbursement, product, and strategy) to shape clinical indications and commercialization pathways Engage with key opinion leaders and external partners to inform development and validate concepts Qualifications Demonstrated ability to identify and validate unmet clinical needs through observation, research, and clinical immersion Ability to translate clinical insights into structured hypotheses, development plans, or experimental approaches Takes ownership of problems and operates independently in ambiguous environments Skilled in leading voice‑of‑customer interviews to inform and guide early‑stage product development Proven ability to foster cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, clinical, regulatory, and business teams to drive project milestones Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, early‑stage environments with limited structure and evolving information Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities, with the ability to convey complex clinical concepts to diverse audiences Familiarity with early‑stage development processes, including clinical de‑risking and feasibility studies preferred Curiosity and interest in building new technologies or transforming clinical care delivery Education and Training MD or DO with training in a surgical or interventional specialty 6+ years of clinical experience post‑medical school Candidates with fewer years of clinical training may be considered if they demonstrate additional experience in innovation, clinical research, or product development Biodesign or equivalent needs‑based innovation training preferred Working Conditions Must be available to work full‑time onsite in Sunnyvale, CA Will require travel to clinical sites, customer locations, or conferences (up to 25%) May involve standing or walking for extended periods during clinical observations or procedures Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally (e.g., for transporting prototypes or equipment) Ability to meet hospital credentialing and compliance requirements for clinical site access (e.g., vaccination) We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. Compensation Base Compensation Range Region 1: $226,400 USD - $339,600 USD Base Compensation Range Region 2: $192,400 USD - $288,700 USD Shift: Day Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law. 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 applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intuitive Surgical, Inc.