Product Manager - Advanced Tissue Models

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: 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.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Job Description

The Product Manager will be accountable for defining the strategy and solution roadmap used for 3rd party training models. This role is critical for ensuring effective and efficient management of third-party models to support customer and business goals. The Product Manager will be responsible for managing and fostering relationships with third-party vendors and internal departments to support and enhance the development of synthetic models for cutting-edge Intuitive products such as the da Vinci Surgical System and the Ion Endoluminal System. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership, communication, and product management skills, ensuring seamless integration of synthetic models across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor and Relationship Management:

• Oversee relationships with third-party model manufacturers and material science vendors.
• Manage forecasting and order processes.
• Act as the liaison between vendors and internal customers at Intuitive.
• Test and provide feedback on new model and material designs using Intuitive products.

Point of Contact for Third-Party Model Needs:

• Identify synthetic model requirements across different Intuitive departments, including but not limited to sales, marketing, and clinical engineering.
• Collaborate with business development, legal, and third-party vendors to develop scope of work documentation and legal contracts.
• Manage schedules for prototype delivery and testing.
• Gather feedback and data on new synthetic model prototypes and materials.

Material and Model Development:

• Work closely with ATM material scientists to develop innovative materials and models.
• Guide new material needs and collaborate on model designs for in-house production.
• Test in-house materials and designs and provide feedback for enhancements.

Product Support:

• Create and manage product roadmaps
• Responsible for creating marketing and training materials for new synthetic models.
• Monitor product performance, customer feedback and manage product issue resolutions.

Supply and Forecast Management:

• Oversee forecasting and supply chain for third-party and in-house synthetic models.
• Provide support for inventory replenishment orders.
• Develop solutions for global product distribution.

Product Development and Documentation:

• Create and manage documentation for new and existing products.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to manage product releases and changes.
• Collaborate with regulatory teams to ensure global export compliance of new materials and models.

Support for ATM Models:

• Offer support for both new and existing biologic ATM models as required.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• Solid knowledge of the MS Office product suite.
• Ability to travel 25%.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science or related field.
• Experience with da Vinci and Ion systems preferred.
• Experience with product management, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives,
• Experience building business cases using qualitative and quantitative data to secure funding, resources, or project/program support.
• Experience investigating and defining complex problems prior to solution development.
• Experience with market research, voice of customer feedback, voice of service feedback, or equivalent.
• Formal or informal leadership of cross-functional teams to implement/launch key initiatives.
• Critical thinking skills, creativity, attention to detail, and experience with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to develop and present impactful presentations for cross-functional audiences, director/VP-level leadership, and global stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships and partner closely with key stakeholders.
• Results orientation with ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives and deadlines.
• Self-directed with awareness to proactively seek advice when needed.
• Ability to work with biologic materials.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong team player with humility and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to travel 25%

This role is crucial for the advancement of Intuitive's synthetic model offerings, ensuring that the company's products remain at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the medical field.

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.

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.

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.