Senior Health Equity Researcher

Intuitive Surgical; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Researcher to design and execute studies related to product launch and health equity. This role involves collaboration across teams to generate evidence that supports healthcare improvements. Candidates should have a PhD in health economics or a related field and at least 2 years of study design experience.

Benefits

Market-competitive compensation packages

Incentives and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience designing and executing observational studies.
• Strong statistical programming skills using R, Python, or SQL.
• Proven ability to distill complex information into concise information.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute large-scale database projects.
• Develop and execute evidence generation strategies from inception to completion.
• Manage project deliverables and effectively disseminate results to teams.

Skills

Statistical programming skills

Methodological skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

PhD degree in health economics or related field

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission : we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic‑assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long‑term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

This role will design, conduct, and deliver studies via scientific approaches to support product pre‑launch, launch and post‑launch for Intuitive’s technologies with a focus on health equity, social and structural determinants of health and humanistic value. This researcher will collaborate with teams across multiple business units and other GAVE (Global Access, Value and Evidence) centers of excellence to conduct research and manage collaboration with co‑authors to produce scientifically rigorous evidence in support of the Quintuple Aim.

This individual will report to the lead for Patient Access Research.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and execute large-scale database projects in alignment with objectives outlined by the Health Policy & Patient Access Research COE
• Develop evidence generation strategies and execute studies from inception to completion, statistical analysis plan (SAP), study reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Manage and develop project deliverables, including models, reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and slide decks, as appropriate. Effectively disseminate the project results to the cross functional teams and generate meaningful research impact.
• Review, assess and interpret relevant literature & statistical analyses in surgery and therapeutic areas to internal and external stakeholders.
• Validate the findings using an experimental and iterative approach and effectively present to cross functional partners and teams, including but not limit to market access, hospital channel marketing, clinical affairs, biostatistics, market research, marketing, and publication team
• Execute and manage research projects with external collaborators / vendors to ensure timely completion and quality of deliverables as well as budget / legal compliance.
• Work efficiently and collaboratively in a highly matrixed team environment.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ hand‑on experience of designing and executing observational studies
• Record of publications in health economics, health services research, patient access research or public health
• Strong methodological skills (study design, data analysis and interpretation) in health services research
• Expertise in statistics (particularly causal inference and Bayesian inference), or data science, including addressing challenges from incomplete, unrepresentative, and mislabeled data
• Strong statistical programming skills using R / python, and / or SQL
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to distill complex information into concise and impactful messages and presentations.

Required Education and Training

• PhD degree in health economics, public health, health policy and management, health services research, epidemiology, statistics, or related field with 2+ years of HEOR experience

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and / or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

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 applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer : In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note : the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note : typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and / or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target base compensation ranges are listed.

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