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 us advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

The RAQA Data Scientist will be an integral member of the Quality Data Analytics (QDA) team, leveraging technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of quality and regulatory business processes to transform data into valuable insights. This individual will collaborate closely with various business teams to gather, clarify, and translate business data requirements into effective data solutions, reports, and advanced analytics. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of automated quality data analytics to enhance efficiency in metrics reporting and data visualization, utilizing advanced programming languages such as Python and R. Additionally, strong expertise and practical experience in AI (including LLMs, generative AI, etc.) and ML (such as deep learning, NLP, classification/forecasting, etc.) are crucial for delivering exceptional outcomes that align with stakeholders’ needs in next-generation analytics.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assist various internal stakeholders with ad-hoc statistical consultations and analyses.
• Develop solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of monitoring product performance and detecting anomalies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with RAQA teams to create innovative applications that enable data-driven decision-making.
• Design deep-dive analysis strategies and conduct ad-hoc investigations to identify issues, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop suitable analytical models, including machine learning and/or artificial intelligence (AI) as appropriate, to conduct analyses, interpret results, and assess potential risks, time impacts, costs, and value.
• Partner with the RAQA Data Science team to optimize business processes by integrating new techniques, algorithms, and technologies into existing workflows.
• Serve as a key contributor to driving innovation within Quality Analytics while maintaining a high degree of technical accuracy, formal documentation, and compliance.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong proficiency in programming with R and/or Python
• Experience with custom analytic application development using frameworks such as R Shiny, Streamlit, Bokeh, or Dash.
• Solid understanding of traditional machine learning techniques, including both supervised and unsupervised learning models (i.e. Random Forest, Logistic Regression, Clustering, XGBoost etc)
• Proficiency in conducting traditional statistical analyses, such as power analysis and tests like ANOVA, ANCOVA, Linear Regression, and Mann-Whitney U tests.
• Strong data visualization skills to effectively communicate insights and findings.
• Ability to translate complex business problems into statistical frameworks and deliver user-driven analytical solutions.
• Experience in managing major project application builds or code development cycles using GitHub or comparable version control solutions.
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) is a plus

In addition to the above technical skill requirements, we are also looking for an enthusiastic candidate with the following built-in attributes.

• Passion for problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with lead data scientists to provide actionable insights.
• Experience in the medical devices industry is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders and understand business processes to develop KPIs for quality management and regulatory compliance systems.

Required Education and Training

• Master or PhD degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Information Science, Computer Science or other related fields with minimal of 2 years working experience in highly regulated health or biotech industry; Or high-profile candidate with bachelor degree and at least 5+ years relevant working experience   

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Working experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, regulatory, or other related industries highly preferred.
• Experience with advanced programming (Python and/or R) for tool development and reporting is highly desirable.
• Familiar with reporting practices across multiple regulatory agencies.
• Familiar with Intuitive products is preferred.

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.

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.