Scientific Research Program Manager

Intuitive

. Serve as Scientific Research Program Manager for the da Vinci Cardiac Surgery Program .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Sunnyvale • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,000 - $223,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing scientific research programs, including developing evidence-generation strategies and overseeing clinical research projects. Proficient in regulatory compliance, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in the healthcare technology sector.

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Scientific Research Program ManagementClinical Research RegulationsProject ManagementEvidence-Generation Strategy DevelopmentData Quality Assessment

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Hard Skills

Research Protocol DevelopmentCase Report Form (CRF) CreationBudget ManagementParticipant Recruitment AnalysisIRB/Ethics Committee SubmissionPublication DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisLiterature AnalysisHealthcare Technology StudiesArtificial Intelligence in Research

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Clinical Research Organization (CRO) ManagementData Management SoftwareProject Management ToolsStatistical Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Life SciencesGraduate Degree PreferredCurrent Vaccination Proof

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)ISO 14155MEDDEVMedical Device RegulationsData Protection Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Scientific Research Program Manager for the da Vinci Cardiac Surgery Program
Develop evidence-generation strategy for the Cardiac Surgery Program
Support research projects demonstrating the performance and impact of Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci platforms, products, and services in the United States and globally
Oversee initiation, progress, and conduct of internal, sponsored, and externally collaborative evidence-generation studies
Collaborate with program leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify evidence gaps, prioritize evidence, and develop evidence-generation plans
Manage a portfolio of internal and external collaborative research studies and evidence-generation activities
Manage studies across the full lifecycle, including development, budgeting, investigator selection, participant recruitment analysis, study documents, and IRB/Ethics Committee submissions
Collaborate with data management professionals and statisticians; maintain study documentation; and manage timelines and budgets
Identify and communicate project concerns, delays, and risks; develop contingency plans; and prepare status updates, presentations, and reports
Manage publication development, submission, and peer-review responses
Ensure compliance with corporate SOPs, GCP, and U.S. and international regulatory guidelines; maintain audit readiness
Manage CROs and independent research service providers, including partner identification, contracts or statements of work, and stakeholder management
Support development of internal research processes and SOPs
Build and maintain relationships with research partners, surgeon key opinion leaders, hospital stakeholders, professional societies, and healthcare technology partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of experience in an academic setting or healthcare technology industry in a clinical affairs or scientific research function, with full project management responsibility
Knowledge of clinical research and medical device regulations and guidelines, including GCP, ISO 14155, MEDDEV, MDR, and data protection requirements
Experience developing research protocols and case report forms (CRFs)
Ability to manage at least three to five research projects across different surgical disciplines and/or products
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, negotiation, quantitative, literature analysis, problem-solving, and initiative skills
Ability to manage work autonomously and collaborate across teams
Ability to assess data and scientific literature and review data sets for data quality
Ability to manage CROs, external consultants, research coordinators, or other research staff
English-language proficiency required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in life sciences, medicine, medical sciences, engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field
Ability to travel 25%-50% of the time
Work may require presence in hospital and surgical/operating room environments
Preferred: graduate degree; five years of research management experience in both academic/hospital and industry settings; health information technology studies including artificial intelligence; research publication experience; proficiency in a second language
May require current proof of vaccination against certain diseases, including COVID-19
Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export-control licensing or a Technology Control Plan

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work; employees come onsite when requested by the leader
Market-competitive compensation packages including incentives, benefits, and equity
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Potential vaccination coverage/requirements for certain diseases, including COVID-19
Equal employment opportunity protections
Fair chance consideration for applicants with arrest and conviction records