Project Manager 3 Global Labeling

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

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex surgical systems including cameras, instruments, and accessories for use in surgery. We are looking for an individual to manage labeling projects associated with the development of these products. The role is responsible for the development, planning, and execution of labeling projects that support Intuitive’s business and operational goals. The successful candidate will interface with cross-functional stakeholders across our organization to act as a central hub of knowledge to manage information, communications, tasks, and timelines. The ideal candidate will have a passion for people, processes, and products, and strive to achieve positive customer experiences within global regulatory requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop, communicate, and implement project plans; monitor progress and performance against the plan; resolve problems, mitigate risk, and minimize delays.
• Identify scope, develop timeline, and align resources for labeling projects across multiple product lines and geographies to meet goals. Drive multiple parallel projects with unique cross-functional team members.
• Review labeling updates for labeling content and accuracy to confirm alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Estimate costs, resources, and durations required to complete projects and tasks.
• Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure goals are met.
• Liaise with other areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for projects.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Work through complex scenarios with project staff to assist and/or benchmark strategies to solve problems.
• Review and evaluate tools and processes; propose and implement accuracy and efficiency improvements.
• Foster continuous improvement by initiating and managing process improvement projects employing Six Sigma principles and/or Agile project management methodologies.
• Manage highly complex label content for Intuitive’s diverse products (systems /capital equipment, software, instruments, and accessories).
• Interact with external and internal teams to drive labeling-related items and tasks to closure. Coordinate and support labeling activities with external print vendors, internal manufacturing stakeholders, and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams.

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Minimum four-year Engineering degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferred; business or related field may be considered commensurate to work experience.
• Minimum 5 years professional history working in a medical device industry or equivalent experiences.
• Experience working in a structured global business environment with multiple disciplines such as Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, Information Technology, and Logistics.
• Ability to digest, distribute, and adjust communications to various members and levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to communicate, verbally and written to internal and external customers in an organized manner.
• Self-starter who can autonomously thrive in a team environment to prioritize tasks and resolve problems.
• Highly organized with proven interpersonal, communication, analytical, and soft skills.
• Ability to build effective positive working relationships with radical candor.
• Enthusiastic team member with a passion to learn and develop project management and business skills.
• Familiar with Portfolio Management, Design Control, Risk Management, and Manufacturing Process Controls.
• Awareness of medical device regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficient user of Microsoft 365 or similar productivity tools.
• Proficient user of Tableau, Smartsheet, or similar project and data management software.
• Familiar with SAP, Agile, or similar enterprise software.
• Familiar with international, region-specific labeling requirements preferred.
• Familiar with a range of labeling methods preferred, such as thermal-transfer printing, pad printing, laser marking.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to execute projects (approximately 10%).

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 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.

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 salary ranges are listed.

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. 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

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 salary ranges are listed.