Medical Science Liaison

Intuitive; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 154,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive seeks a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to deepen scientific relationships with surgeons, researchers, and societies. The role drives alignment on research priorities, expands understanding of literature, and connects external customers with Intuitive research opportunities.

The candidate will support education and evidence generation for fluorescence imaging technologies, work across Clinical Affairs, GAVE, and Engineering, and travel up to 25% domestically.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MSL experience, preferably pharma.
• Excellent written and verbal communication needed.
• Strong presentation skills for diverse clinical/technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of statistics and data analysis in clinical studies.
• Understanding of clinical study design and evidence levels.
• Experience with literature searches (PubMed).
• Experience building professional relationships with surgeons, payers, policymakers, and societies.
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory processes for medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support for fluorescence imaging technologies and imaging agents in clinician education and OR activities.
• Serve as subject matter expert onIntuitive technologies across clinical specialties.
• Engage with surgeons, administrators, payers, policymakers, researchers, and societies for scientific exchange.
• Collaborate with Clinical Affairs, GAVE, Medical Affairs, Digital, and Engineering on clinical research.
• Advise internal teams by evaluating literature and educational materials.

Skills

MSL experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Statistics knowledge

FDA regulatory knowledge

Clinical study design

Education

MS/PhD/MD

Job description

• Ways of Working: Remote - This job will be remote and/or the job is designed to be performed outside of the office. Employees will come onsite when requested by the leader.
• Employee Type: Employee
• Min. Salary Region 1: 180700 USD
• Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 4 (11)
• Min. Salary Region 2: 153600 USD

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

This position is a scientific resource to both internal and external stakeholders focused on developing deeper, more meaningful scientific relationships between Intuitive and the surgeons, healthcare providers, researchers, and surgical societies that we serve. The MSL role works cross-collaboratively within the organization to drive alignment on research priorities, expand the understanding of the scientific literature, and help align external customers with appropriate internal and external research opportunities.

• Provide scientific and technical support for fluorescence imaging technologies and imaging agents during clinician education, case observation, and operating room activities to enable appropriate clinical utilization and evidence-based discussions.
• Serve as subject matter expert on Intuitive technologies and their application in multiple clinical specialties, coordinating clinical research projects and initiatives and working cross-functionally with involved stakeholders.
• Engage with and develop professional scientific relationships with surgeons, administrators, payers, policymakers, healthcare institutions, researchers, and societies to be a credible partner in scientific exchange and evidence generation supported by Intuitive technologies.
• Work with Intuitive Clinical Affairs, Global Access Value & Economics (GAVE), Medical Affairs, Digital, Clinical Strategy, Fluorescence Imaging, and Engineering teams in a cross-functional manner regarding clinical research.
• Serve as a scientific consultant within the organization to support internal colleagues through evaluating and consulting on the scientific literature, related educational materials, and triaging customer inquiries related to research.
• Support clinical evidence strategy across research, product development, and product management.
• Provide voice of customer feedback from the field to help inform business decisions and research strategy.
• Connect our key customers’ educational and research needs with available Intuitive resources aligned with Intuitive’s strategy

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• 2 years minimum experience as an MSL, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective presentation skills across a diverse audience of clinical and technical experts, both in-person and remotely
• Working knowledge of statistics and data analysis methods that are commonly used for clinical studies.
• Understanding of principles of clinical study design and levels of evidence
• Experience with writing and editing scientific manuscripts
• Experience with conducting scientific literature searches (e.g., PubMed)
• Experience and proven track record developing and maintaining professional relationships with surgeon key opinion leaders, administrators, payers, policymakers, and surgical society leaders
• Clinical competency across procedures that utilize Intuitive Technologies Technical competency across Intuitive Technologies Understanding of the FDA regulatory process in the U.S. that govern use of medical devices (i.e., on- vs. off-label procedures)
• Ability to critically evaluate and discuss scientific clinical publications
• Understanding of and ability to discuss comparative surgical modalities (robotic-assisted, open, and laparoscopy)
• Maintain working knowledge of key publications and emerging clinical literature
• Understanding of Intuitive research grant pathways and other mechanisms for research grant funding Skill in customer-facing interactions both virtually and in-person

Required Education and Training

• Minimum of a MS, PhD, or MD and/or equivalent work experience within healthcare is required

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel domestically (Up to 25%)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with minimally invasive soft tissue surgery, molecular imaging, or the medical device industry

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.

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 employeeswho 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’sstart 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.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending
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.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [e-mail].

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 compensation ranges are listed.