Senior Clinical Development Engineer – Medical Devices

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 254,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. seeks a Principal Clinical Development Engineer to lead translational research and clinical development across the dV Cardiac unit. You will define and drive study design, work with clinicians, and advance products that improve patient outcomes.

Lead cross-functional teams, manage risk, and contribute to regulatory submissions while mentoring others. This role requires extensive OR exposure and collaboration with surgeons and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum; advanced degrees preferred for senior roles.
• Experience designing and executing clinical or preclinical evaluations.
• Excellent communication across clinical and technical audiences.
• Experience working with surgeons in operating rooms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical evaluation design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD degree

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. seeks a Principal Clinical Development Engineer to lead translational research and clinical development across the dV Cardiac unit. You will define and drive study design, work with clinicians, and advance products that improve patient outcomes.

Lead cross-functional teams, manage risk, and contribute to regulatory submissions while mentoring others. This role requires extensive OR exposure and collaboration with surgeons and engineers.