Lead Clinical Development Engineer, Cardiac Robotics

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Principal Clinical Development Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to lead translational research and drive clinical development for da Vinci-related products.

The role partners with CDE, product teams, and clinicians to define study designs, manage risk and regulatory activities, and mentor junior engineers while advancing patient outcomes through innovative platforms and accessories.

Qualifications

• Define and drive key research projects contributing to new products or improvements.
• Specify devices, materials selections, and design features for new concepts.
• Provide technical expertise during problem solving and brainstorming.
• Contribute to intellectual property filings for clinical applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to influence project strategy and assess risks.

Responsibilities

• Apply operating room knowledge and da Vinci Surgical Systems to clinical applications.
• Identify clinical goals with experts and translate to user-centric designs.
• Support risk documentation, pre-clinical tests, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead complex projects and influence decisions across teams.
• Mentor team members and uphold company values.

Skills

Clinical development

Translational research

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory submissions

IP filings

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a Principal Clinical Development Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to lead translational research and drive clinical development for da Vinci-related products.

The role partners with CDE, product teams, and clinicians to define study designs, manage risk and regulatory activities, and mentor junior engineers while advancing patient outcomes through innovative platforms and accessories.