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.

Who We Are

At Intuitive, we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. Our innovations in robotic-assisted surgery, capital systems, digital ecosystems, and integrated service solutions are transforming how healthcare is delivered.

Opportunity

The Global Expansion Manager plays a critical role in enabling our vision by driving the successful and accelerated commercialization of products within the assigned region. This leader is accountable for accelerating product availability in regional markets, ensuring launches are timely, effective, and strategically aligned with both global roadmaps and regional commercial priorities. Acting as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI), the role bridges global product teams and local stakeholders—removing barriers, identifying accelerators, and enabling market readiness that advances patient access and Intuitive’s long-term growth.

Primary Function

Ensure seamless alignment between regional commercial priorities and global product strategies. Translate global MRD/PRD requirements into actionable regional deliverables, lead Local Product Readiness Plans, and guide commercial teams on product knowledge, pricing, and launch readiness. Anticipate risks, identify accelerators, and ensure organizational preparedness to scale innovation and sustain growth.

Essential Responsibilities

Project Commercialization & Acceleration

• Act as DRI to advance products through internal approval and APL workflows for commercialization across worldwide indirect globally.
• Accelerate the introduction of products in the region by removing barriers, identifying enablers, and driving readiness across markets.
• Monitor commercial readiness milestones across countries and provide executive-level updates on progress, risks, and accelerators.
• Align launch activities with 1-, 3-, and 5-year strategic and revenue objectives.
• Work closely with the business units and commercial teams to help achieve quarterly and annual commercial goals.
• Lead and Partner with Finance, Commercial, Regulatory, Business Unit, Manufacturing and other related teams to ensure full readiness for market introductions.
• Report directly to the Vice President & General Manager of Worldwide Indirect.

Regional Product Readiness

• Develop and present regional/country business plans in alignment with all business units, distribution leadership and commercial teams.
• Develop and execute Local Product Readiness Plans aligned with global processes and Approved Product List approvals.
• Ensure translation of Market Required Documents/Product Requirements Document into regional deliverables (e.g., IFU, pricing inputs, regulatory compliance).
• Collaborate with Tech Pubs, Master Scheduling, Commercial, and Business Units to reflect local needs in launch plans.
• Provide regional product expertise to customer-facing teams and resolve product-related escalations.
• Track progress and remove obstacles to ensure success.

Key Interfaces & Collaboration Partners

• Global Business Units – marketing, product development, and regional implementation needs.
• Commercial Leadership – Market readiness and voice of customer.
• Finance – Forecasting, revenue planning, risk management.
• Regulatory & Tech Pubs – Local documentation and compliance.
• Manufacturing & Master Scheduling – Production forecasts and launch timing.
• Distribution partners – GM, regulatory and commercial leadership and teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of product development, lifecycle management, and commercialization.
• Proven project management expertise; success in complex, matrixed environments.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder influence skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate and agility in a high growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certifications in project management or commercialization.
• 5+ years experience in medical device, healthcare, or technology. Robotics experience and disruptive technologies a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory processes and market access.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Teams, OneNote).

Key Deliverables

• Regionally aligned Commercialization, Acceleration, and Readiness Plans.
• Timely and accelerated product launches meeting strategic and revenue objectives.
• Regional deliverables: pricing recommendations, IFU requirements, launch forecasts.
• Strong stakeholder alignment and satisfaction through proactive communication.

Success Metrics

• Accelerated time-to-market and on-time regional launches.
• Alignment with revenue projections and long-term growth.
• Minimal delays, escalations, or compliance issues.
• High global and regional stakeholder satisfaction.
• Team achievement on targeted regional goals.

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.

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 base compensation ranges are listed.