Sr Product Manager - Upstream Software, IONIt 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 DescriptionEssential Job DutiesProduct Strategy and Roadmap DevelopmentMarket Landscape and Voice of CustomerMarketing ClaimsProduct Feature Development and PrioritizationEnd-to-End Ownership of Software FeaturesBusiness AnalysisNew Technologies and Global LaunchesQualificationsRequired Skills and ExperienceAbility to manage cross-functional projects, stakeholders, and teams; effectively resolves issues that impact multiple teams and departments, involving complex strategies and priorities.Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives from concept through to completion.Able to prioritize and smoothly manage multiple tasks, product lines, and product features.Relationship builder with proven ability to work across disparate parts of an organization to deliver results.Can operate and drive results and set priorities with limited supervision.Influences critical project trade-offs with clear communication, customer insight, and data.Self-starter with ability to take leadership in a fast-paced environment, with agility to pivot focus to meet evolving customer needs and shifting market dynamics.Effectively communicates impact of critical requirements on commercial success and across organizational stakeholders.Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior management and customers.Demonstrated interest in healthcare, hospital operations, and finance.Ability to work in surgical labs and hospital patient care areas is required.Ability to travel up to 30%Required Education and TrainingA Bachelors (BS/BSE) in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field strongly preferred.5 or more years of professional experience with at least 2 years of experience in medical device product management, program management, project management, product marketing, or a similar discipline.Product launch experience.Relevant experience in medical devices and/or engineering/technical organizations.Working ConditionsAbility to travel domestically and internationally.Preferred Skills and ExperienceMasters degree in life science, engineering, or business discipline preferred.Experience leading development of multiple software product lines as the single-point-of-contact in a regulated environment.Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: medical software, capital equipment, medical devices, digital health, robotics, regulated product development.Additional InformationDue 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 NoticesU.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.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.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 base compensation ranges are listed.