Research Science Management

About the job

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The purpose of this role is to serve as a Scientific Research Program Manager (SRPM) supporting evidence strategy and research programs across Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci platforms, products, and services. The SRPM will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify evidence needs and priorities and support the development and execution of evidence-generation strategies and research plans. This role oversees the initiation, progress, and conduct of evidence-generation studies, including those conducted by internal scientific teams, Intuitive-sponsored studies, and studies conducted in collaboration with external research partners. The SRPM serves as a key contact for internal and external parties involved in assigned programs and projects.

Essential Job Duties

• Collaborate with da Vinci and Multiport program leaders and cross-functional evidence stakeholders to identify evidence requirements and gaps, align on evidence priorities, and develop evidence strategies and 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 support from research coordinators as applicable.
• Manage research studies across the study lifecycle, including project development, budgeting, investigator selection, analysis of potential participant recruitment, preparation of study-related documents (e.g., protocols, case report forms, informed consents, research agreements), and management of Institutional Review Board and/or Ethics Committee submissions through successful outcome.
• Collaborate with data management professionals and statisticians as needed; maintain required study documentation; and plan and manage project timelines and budgets to support timely execution.
• Proactively identify and communicate project concerns, issues, and delays; develop risk assessments and contingency plans; and prepare project status updates, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders and steering or advisory committees.
• Manage publication development, submission, and responses to peer review related to research studies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate requirements (e.g., SOPs) and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and U.S. and international guidelines), and maintain audit readiness to relevant regulatory and legal standards.
• Manage Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and independent research service providers, including partner identification, contract or statement-of-work development, and stakeholder management; facilitate meetings and reporting in accordance with Intuitive Surgical policies; and support review and development of internal research processes (e.g., SOPs).
• Build, nurture, and maintain relationships with external research partners and stakeholders, including surgeon key opinion leaders, operating room staff, hospital and health system administrative and technology leaders, surgical and scientific professional society leaders, and healthcare technology industry partners.