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.

Primary Function of Position

The Medical Education & Communications Intern will support Medical Affairs activities through scientific communications, publication support, literature review, and content development related to novel fluorescence imaging agents, which are designed to help visualize specific tissues during surgery. The intern will help review and synthesize scientific information, support development of scientific communication resources, and contribute to initiatives that enhance evidence communication and education for internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the Medical Education Communications Manager and works cross-functionally within the Future Forward Fluorescence Imaging team.

Essential Job Duties 

• Conduct targeted literature reviews and summarize scientific and clinical evidence relevant to fluorescence imaging, surgery, oncology, and related fields.
• Support development of scientific communication resources that translate complex evidence into clear and scientifically accurate content for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with scientific content management.
• Support publication activities.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and scientific summaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific communications are accurate, consistent, and aligned with available evidence.
• Contribute to special projects supporting clinical and scientific evidence communication for novel fluorescence imaging agents.

Required Skills and Experience 

• Strong scientific and clinical research and literature evaluation
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize scientific and clinical information from multiple sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Required Education and Training 

• Current enrollment in a PharmD, Master’s or PhD, biomedical sciences, life sciences, or related graduate degree-seeking program.
• Bachelor’s level students with significant relevant experience may also be considered.

Working Conditions 

• None

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Interest in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, publications, evidence generation, or medical education
• Experience conducting literature reviews using PubMed, Embase, or similar databases
• Experience summarizing scientific publications or clinical research findings
• Familiarity with scientific publications, congress abstracts, clinical trials, and evidence generation
• Experience developing presentations, reports, educational materials, or scientific communications
• Knowledge of oncology, surgery, medical devices, imaging technologies, or related areas
• Experience working in a healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device environment

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.

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 (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. 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 relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.