Senior Director, Clinical Evidence & Strategy

Intuitive; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a senior leader to shape clinical evidence strategies across Europe, coordinating global cross-functional teams to meet premarket and post-market evidence needs for robotic-assisted surgery products.

The role requires an advanced clinical degree and 8–12 years in clinical affairs, with 4+ years of people management and a strong track record in PMCF, registries, and investigator-initiated studies. Travel up to 30–40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as MD, MS or PhD in scientific/bioengineering field with 8-12 years of experience in clinical affairs/research project management is preferred and at least 4 years of people management experience.
• Pre-market and/or post-market evidence generation experience required.
• Prior experience in surgical robotics and endoscopic surgery is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ISO 14155, EU MDR regulations and other international regulations.
• Fluency in English; other European languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of clinical evidence strategies to meet business goals for European markets.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration within a global matrix including EU Region/Country leaders, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Legal, Global Public Affairs.
• Translate strategic content into clear evidence roadmaps that engage multiple functions.
• Oversee European clinical research activities including sponsor studies, collaborative studies, investigator-initiated studies and PMCF plans and reports.
• Build relationships with KOLs, hospitals, and medical societies to support planning, generation, and dissemination of evidence.
• Hire and develop clinical affairs staff while fostering a culture of inclusion and strong team dynamics.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements (GCP, EU MDR, FDA, data protection).
• Provide leadership to the clinical affairs organization as needed.

Skills

Clinical evidence strategy

People management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

MD/MS/PhD

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a senior leader to shape clinical evidence strategies across Europe, coordinating global cross-functional teams to meet premarket and post-market evidence needs for robotic-assisted surgery products.

The role requires an advanced clinical degree and 8–12 years in clinical affairs, with 4+ years of people management and a strong track record in PMCF, registries, and investigator-initiated studies. Travel up to 30–40% is expected.