Research Analyst Intern

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Research Analyst intern to support evidence generation through systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and real-world data projects.

The role reports to the Manager of Global Evidence Management and collaborates with Global Access, Value and Economics, Market Access, and Clinical and Regulatory Affairs. You will perform literature reviews per PRISMA and Cochrane guidelines, conduct analyses with R/SAS/Python, and contribute to manuscripts and

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Health Policy, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Outcomes Research or related degree-seeking program at the Master's or Doctorate level.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant research experience in health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, or health services research.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting systematic literature reviews according to PRISMA and Cochrane guidelines, including use of review management tools (EndNote, RevMan, RefWorks, Nested Knowledge)
• Intermediate proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g. R, SAS, Python) and strong statistical analysis skills
• Prior experience with real-world data analysis and evidence generation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Execute systematic literature reviews according to PRISMA methods and Cochrane guidelines using designated tools (EndNote, RevMan, RefWorks, Nested Knowledge)
• Perform meta-analyses using statistical analysis tools such as R
• Conduct real-world evidence studies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into actionable insights
• Present data and findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Maintain awareness of emerging methodologies and advancements in health outcomes research

Skills

Systematic literature reviews

Statistical analysis (R/SAS/Python)

Data interpretation

Evidence generation

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Health Policy, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Outcomes Research or related field

Tools

EndNote

RevMan

RefWorks

Nested Knowledge

Job description

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

The Research Analyst will report to the Manager of Global Evidence Management team and will play a key role in executing scientific research projects focused on evidence synthesis, meta-analysis, and real-world evidence. The main responsibility of this position is to conduct high-quality systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and outcomes research, contributing to evidence generation for clinical, regulatory, policy, and commercialization strategies. The Research Analyst will collaborate with broader Global Access, Value and Economics, Market Access and Customers Analytics, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs.

Essential Job Duties

• Execute systematic literature reviews according to PRISMA methods and Cochrane guidelines using designated systematic review tools (e.g. EndNote, RevMan, RefWorks, Nested Knowledge)
• Perform meta-analyses using statistical analysis tools such as R software.
• Conduct real-world evidence studies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into actionable insights
• Present data and findings clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and conferences, ensuring compliance with relevant publication standards
• Maintain awareness of emerging methodologies and advancements in health outcomes research

Qualifications

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Required Education and Training

• Current enrollment in an Health Policy, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Outcomes Research, Health Services Research or related degree-seeking program at the Master's or Doctorate level.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant research experience in health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, or health services research
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting systematic literature reviews according to PRISMA and Cochrane guidelines, including use of review management tools (e.g. EndNote, RevMan, RefWorks, Nested Knowledge)
• Intermediate proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g. R, SAS, Python) and strong statistical analysis skills
• Prior experience with real-world data analysis and evidence generation is a plus