Intuitive
Healthcare
Sr.ClinicalDevelopmentEngineerStrategy
“Sr. Clinical Development Engineer - Strategy at Intuitive. Skills: clinical development, early-stage innovation, strategy, problem identification and framing, hypothesis generation and testing, de-risking strategies, cross-functional collaboration. co-own the identification, evaluation, and early development of new clinical opportunities. translate clinical insights into structured hypotheses”
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated ability to identify and frame complex problems in ambiguous environments; Ability to co-own problem spaces and drive structured problem-solving in early-stage, high-ambiguity settings; analytical and systems-thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize diverse inputs into clear direction and recommendations
Must be available to work full-time onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, Will require travel to clinical sites, customer locations, or conferences (up to 25%), May involve standing or walking for extended periods during clinical observations or procedures, Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally, Ability to meet hospital credentialing and compliance requirements for clinical site access (e.g., vaccination), may require current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19, U. S. Export Controls Disclaimer may apply
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, 8+ years of experience in medical device development, clinical engineering, or early-stage innovation, Demonstrated ability to identify and frame complex problems in ambiguous environments, Proven experience translating insights into structured hypotheses, development plans, or experimental approaches, Experience working closely with clinicians and understanding clinical workflows and procedural environments, Ability to co-own problem spaces and drive structured problem-solving in early-stage, high-ambiguity settings, Analytical and systems-thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize diverse inputs into clear direction and recommendations, Experience leading or contributing to clinical de-risking activities, including preclinical or early feasibility evaluations, Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, clinical, and business teams to drive aligned development outcomes, Experience with clinical labs, cadaveric or animal models, and early-stage evaluations, Excellent communication skills, including the ability to concisely convey complex ideas clearly across clinical and technical audiences
Nice to Have
Advanced degree (M. S. , Ph. D. , or equivalent), Experience in early-stage innovation, incubators, or R&D concept development, Exposure to Biodesign or needs-based innovation methodologies
What You'll Do.
co-own the identification
and early development of new clinical opportunities
translate clinical insights into structured hypotheses
design and execute early de-risking strategies
help determine which opportunities should advance within the innovation portfolio
partner with physicians to identify and validate unmet clinical needs through clinical immersion
and voice-of-customer engagement
and user insights into clear opportunity definitions and problem statements
co-develop clinical and technical hypotheses and translate them into structured development and experimental plans
lead the design and execution of early-stage de-risking strategies
including preclinical and exploratory evaluations
develop and refine initial procedural concepts and workflows for new technologies
collaborate with engineering to define early product requirements
and performance targets
drive early prototype and concept evaluations
translating findings into clear recommendations on opportunity viability
contribute to go/no-go decisions by synthesizing insights across clinical
engage with key opinion leaders and external stakeholders to inform opportunity assessment and validate insights
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working alongside physicians and cross-functional partners; Collaborate with engineering to define early product requirements, use cases, and performance targets; Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, clinical, and business teams to drive aligned development outcomes
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to concisely convey complex ideas clearly across clinical and technical audiences
Process & Methodology
drive structured problem-solving in early-stage, high-ambiguity settings, co-own problem spaces
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