Sr. Clinical Research Engineer
Company: Intuitive
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
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 theirmost 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 The Team The Advanced
Research team at Intuitive is a cross-functional team dedicated to
the creation of innovative medical technologies and robotic
systems. We develop transformational technologies in order to
address the major pain points and unmet needs in healthcare. Our
goal is to revolutionize the future of healthcare by developing
platforms and technologies that empower providers and teams to
deliver life-enhancing care. Primary Function of the Position
The Clinical Research Engineer uses their in-depth clinical and
technical knowledge to collaborate with engineers, physicians,
marketing, and other internal and external stakeholders to develop
new product concepts being incubated in early exploration. The
individual brings a clinical voice to the design team, and is
responsible for identifying, documenting, and understanding user
needs and subsequently communicating these needs to inform concept
design. The Clinical Research Engineer is responsible for
developing and executing an experimental strategy to assess
performance and safety of prototype designs, and is a key
contributor in the design iteration process. The individual will
take an active role in the concept design team by assessing and
communicating clinical risks, providing design guidance, and
supporting the overall clinical strategy. The Clinical Research
Engineer also partners closely with team members such regulatory,
product management, and more to develop the clinical indication and
commercialization strategy.
Responsibilities This position has responsibility and authority for
the following: Advanced research and product concept development ·
Researching the disease states and medical technologies associated
with new business opportunities for Intuitive, and applying their
in-depth knowledge in order to become an expert within the company
on the new products being developed and their clinical application
· Collaborating closely with engineers and physicians to define
clinical performance goals and potential risks for new products in
early-phase development · Working with key opinion leaders, subject
matter experts, physicians, and other stakeholders to identify
clinical goals and translate those needs for user-centric design
and development of new platforms, procedures, instruments, and
accessories · Providing clinical outcomes research and analysis ·
Collaborating with other organizations within the company as
needed: design engineering, regulatory, human factors, industrial
design, training, marketing, etc Clinical laboratory work ·
Developing novel clinical models for technology evaluation ·
Designing, developing, and executing clinical evaluations of
prototypes with the ability to translate feedback to the
engineering team · Conducting design iteration assessments of
products both internally and with external key opinion leaders ·
Identifying potential product enhancements and new product ideas by
applying an analytical approach to understanding the clinical needs
of physicians and users · Developing and executing a preclinical
evaluation strategy in advance of human trials and for regulatory
submissions Other · Keeping the organization's vision and values at
the forefront of decision making and action · Performing other
duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and
goals Qualifications Preferred Qualifications · Minimum of a B.S.
in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar · 8+
years of related experience in clinical engineering and/or product
development within the medical device industry · Fluent in medical
procedure terminology and sound knowledge of anatomy · Ability to
understand complex robotic systems and software algorithms ·
Experience working in an operating room or interventional suite
environment
Additional Information All your information will be kept
confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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 Employment 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. Shift : Day
Travel : 25% of the time Travel Requirements:25% of the time
Shift:Day
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