Sr. Investor - Intuitive Ventures

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking an investment professional to join Intuitive Ventures as an Investor.

You will lead deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio engagement, building proprietary opportunities and refining the fund's investment thesis. Candidates should have an MBA and at least 3 years in VC, IB, PE, or related operating roles, with strong financial modeling, written and verbal communication, and the initiative to own multiple workstreams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree required.
• More than 3 years of post-graduate experience in venture capital, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or a relevant operating role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to build financial models, conduct market analysis, and synthesize complex information into clear investment recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft polished memos and present findings with conviction.
• Self-directed with high ownership mentality; able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing of early-stage investment opportunities and qualify deals.
• Draft investment memos and support IC prep; manage deal mechanics from term sheet through close (P5).
• Coordinate legal and technical reviews; synthesize findings across workstreams.
• Develop sector overviews, landscape maps, and market intelligence across assigned focus areas.
• Present landscape findings to the investment team on a regular cadence.
• Lead quarterly reporting for portfolio companies including KPI analysis and commentary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

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

Intuitive Ventures is seeking a driven and intellectually curious investment professional to join our team as an Investor. This role sits at the heart of our deal-making engine - sourcing compelling opportunities, leading rigorous due diligence, managing portfolio relationships, and contributing to the fund's evolving investment thesis.

Candidates will be evaluated and placed at the appropriate level based on experience, demonstrated track record, and scope of prior responsibility. Both levels require a hands-on operator with strong analytical instincts, a developing network, and the drive to build proprietary deal flow.

Key Responsibilities

Due Diligence & Investment Committee

• Lead specific due diligence workstreams including market sizing, customer references, GLG calls, and financial modeling
• Draft high-quality investment memos for senior review and IC preparation; own deal mechanics from term sheet through close (P5)
• Coordinate legal and technical reviews under partner guidance; synthesize findings across workstreams

Pipeline & Deal Sourcing

• Independently source and qualify early-stage investment opportunities through outreach and ecosystem engagement
• Maintain and update the deal pipeline database; conduct initial outreach to founders and screen inbound deals against fund criteria
• Lead initial founder meetings and make prioritization recommendations
• Proactively develop co-investor and ecosystem partner relationships

Portfolio Management

• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for assigned portfolio companies; track key milestones and flag material risks to the senior team
• Coordinate introductions between portfolio companies and internal business units and external networks
• Support founders on introductions, recruiting, business development, and resource access
• Escalate risks proactively and track performance against board-approved milestones

Strategic Landscape & Thesis Development

• Develop sector overviews, competitive landscape maps, and market intelligence across assigned focus areas
• Present landscape findings to the broader investment team on a regular cadence
• Produce detailed landscape analyses that inform new investments and portfolio strategy

Conferences, Competitive Intelligence & Reporting

• Attend relevant industry conferences; build foundational network and identify emerging companies
• Maintain competitive intelligence trackers across assigned verticals
• Lead quarterly reporting for assigned portfolio companies including KPI analysis and commentary
• Represent the fund at conferences; own CI tracking and contribute to fund-level reporting

Qualifications

Required

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• More than 3 years of post-graduate experience in venture capital, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or a relevant operating role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to build financial models, conduct market analysis, and synthesize complex information into clear investment recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft polished memos and present findings with conviction
• Self-directed with high ownership mentality; able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Prior experience in or deep familiarity with one or more of the fund's focus areas
• Existing relationships within the venture ecosystem - founders, co-investors, accelerators, or corporate development teams
• Experience supporting or managing portfolio company relationships

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.

Mandatory Notices

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 employees who 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's start 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 on 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 (email protected) .

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.

Base Compensation Range Region 1: $176,300 USD - $253,700 USD

Base Compensation Range Region 2: $149,900 USD - $215,600 USD

Shift: Day

Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.