Primary Function of Position
Intuitive Surgical is widely considered the most exciting medical device company in the world today. Surgeons worldwide are changing the way surgery is performed by utilizing our robotic surgical device, the
da Vinci®
Surgical System, to enhance their surgical precision and greatly improve patient benefits. The Clinical Sales Associate will help maximize the utilization of installed
da Vinci®
Surgical Systems.
Essential Job Duties
Work with the Clinical Sales Manager to develop a strategy to drive utilization of the
daVinci®
Surgical System
Become a
da Vinci®
Surgery expert across all primary surgical specialties in order to support the development of surgical robotics programs in the assigned territory
Support field efforts to achieve quarterly sales goals
Support regional Sales and Marketing development events that create system awareness and procedure adoption
Train and develop OR staff to be facile in pre, intra and postoperative system management.
Develop a da Vinci® Surgery plan for each surgical team to insure they are capable of using the system independently within a reasonable time frame.
Drive utilization of the da Vinci® system by working with surgical teams to select appropriate procedure applications.
Drive continuous expansion of the user base by working with key hospital staff and surgeon thought leaders to develop a qualified lead funnel
Drive sales of instruments and accessories
Responsibly manage administrative tasks; reporting of sales/procedures, outcomes of sales activities, submission of expense reports, etc.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
6-10 years prior sales experience in medical devices space is required
Ability to excel in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and persuasive communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to travel up to 50%
Required Education and Training
Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Preferred Skills and Experience
Lead surgical teams through training sessions, helping them understand system operations, OR integration and da Vinci® Surgery applications
Be a resource to the surgical team, providing guidance and insight on the use of the daVinci® Surgical System
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.
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.
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.
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.
