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Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical

Manufactures robotic surgical systems and services

Hospital Marketing Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
MBA
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Remote

Travel up to 60% is required; some international travel may be required.

About the job

Requirements
  • An MBA from a premier or tier 1 institute in India or abroad is required.
  • Six to eight years of total experience, including at least three years of marketing experience in a medical device, surgical, or pharmaceutical company, is required.
  • Experience in surgical and/or operating-room environments is desired.
  • The candidate must be able to position and message products or procedures and implement marketing programs that drive product or procedure adoption.
  • The candidate must be able to deliver high-impact marketing programs on time and within budget while supporting marketing strategy and business objectives.
  • The candidate must demonstrate project management, prioritization, planning, creative problem-solving, cross-functional execution, relationship development, influence management, verbal and written communication, presentation, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must be able to travel up to 60%, including some international travel.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, lead, and implement hospital marketing programs to drive technology adoption among prioritized customers.
  • Develop and scale marketing assets, programs, and standards that promote the value of Intuitive to executives and care teams across focus geographies.
  • Engage in market research activities for lead generation and develop deeper executive partnerships through a programmatic approach.
  • Drive market development to accelerate technology adoption in focus markets.
  • Develop and execute awareness and activation plans that enable executive champions in target accounts to advance da Vinci surgery adoption.
  • Support programmatic excellence in robotic-assisted surgery through observation, amplification, and implementation of best practices across accounts.
  • Scale peer-to-peer advocacy channels, webinars, and reference-site visits for executive value discussions.
  • Collaborate with capital sales so sales teams can articulate value messages, overcome objections, and provide impactful customer experiences.
  • Build sales-enablement assets, including reference-selling toolkits, executive profiles, success case studies, data-driven dashboards, presentations, brochures, videos, and handouts.
  • Establish and develop relationships with surgeons, care teams, surgical centers, and other healthcare ecosystem participants to make Intuitive Surgical the preferred industry partner for intelligent surgical care delivery.
  • Support the economic value of clinical evidence generation.
  • Co-create content and amplify best practices for successfully running a robotic program.
  • Develop account-level data dashboards for executive-level decision-making.
  • Support advocacy events with executives and care team members and drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment.
  • Lead the competitive intelligence function by monitoring market dynamics, competitor strategies, emerging technologies, and commercial trends.
  • Develop actionable insights through competitor benchmarking, win-loss analysis, pricing intelligence, and market research.
  • Translate market intelligence into strategic recommendations for portfolio planning, product positioning, customer engagement, and long-term growth priorities.
  • Establish a regular executive intelligence cadence and deliver insights and strategic implications to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and execute ecosystem marketing strategies across healthcare providers, professional societies, digital health organizations, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
  • Build strategic collaborations that enhance brand credibility, accelerate market development, and expand access to innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.
  • Drive integrated stakeholder engagement initiatives that position the organization as a trusted thought leader and long-term partner in healthcare transformation.
  • Identify and cultivate ecosystem opportunities that support commercial growth, advocacy development, and sustainable market expansion.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in surgical and/or operating-room environments.

About the company

Intuitive Surgical designs, manufactures, and sells robotic surgical systems and provides related services and accessories for minimally invasive surgery. The core product helps surgeons perform operations with enhanced precision by guiding robotic arms controlled from a console, allowing procedures to be done through small incisions. Instruments and consumables are used with the systems and are supported by service contracts, creating a recurring revenue stream. Compared to competitors, Intuitive has a large installed base and focuses specifically on robotic-assisted surgery, combining devices, disposable instruments, and ongoing services to support hospitals and surgical centers. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes by enabling safer, less invasive procedures while expanding the use and capabilities of robotic surgery for more procedures and providers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 19% to $2.89 billion, with 468 da Vinci placements.
  • Intuitive opened a 316,000-square-foot Penang plant, creating 1,200 jobs by 2032.
  • Direct Italy-Spain-Portugal distribution expanded March 2, 2026, strengthening European control.

What critics are saying

  • FDA logged a February 18, 2026 class-2 recall for da Vinci 5 software crashes.
  • Johnson & Johnson's Ottava won FDA approval in summer 2026, attacking Intuitive's core.
  • Medtronic Hugo and J&J Ottava commoditize robotics, breaking da Vinci's moat by 2028.

What makes Intuitive Surgical unique

  • da Vinci 5 won FDA cardiac clearance on January 26, 2026.
  • Ion and da Vinci generate recurring instruments, accessories, and service revenue.
  • da Vinci SP earned CE mark expansion on September 15, 2026.

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Yahoo Finance
Sep 17th, 2026
Intuitive Surgical, IonQ, and Accenture hold billions in net cash for growth

Investors seeking financial stability often look to companies with more cash than debt, as these businesses have greater flexibility for growth investments, buybacks, and dividends. Intuitive Surgical holds $5.22 billion in net cash. The robotic surgery pioneer achieved 20.7% annual revenue growth over the past two years, whilst its earnings per share increased 17.4% annually over five years. IonQ maintains $2.06 billion in net cash, representing 14.1% of its market capitalisation. The quantum computing company posted 181% annual revenue growth over two years and expects 163% growth next year. Accenture has $1.78 billion in net cash. The professional services firm employs approximately 774,000 people across more than 120 countries. Companies with strong balance sheets can navigate uncertain markets whilst pursuing expansion opportunities without the burden of significant debt obligations.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 23rd, 2026
Thermo Fisher vs Intuitive Surgical: which premium healthcare stock justifies valuation?

Thermo Fisher and Intuitive Surgical both delivered strong recent quarters, but their premium valuations rest on different foundations. Thermo Fisher's case depends on recovery in life sciences spending after the pandemic slowdown. The company's Life Sciences Solutions segment saw reported revenue climb 13% year-over-year, with organic revenue up 3%. The Analytical Instruments business returned to growth after nearly two years of weak demand, suggesting laboratory spending is normalising. Intuitive Surgical maintains its premium through business model strength. The company's non-GAAP gross profit margin reached 70.0%, whilst its non-GAAP operating margin expanded 330 basis points year-over-year to 42.1%. Recurring revenue streams constitute roughly 85% of total sales. Intuitive placed 468 da Vinci surgical units in fiscal Q2, marking 18% year-over-year growth, indicating continued hospital investment in robotic surgery platforms.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 19th, 2026
Abbott beats Q2 estimates with 13% sales growth as diagnostics surge 42%, while Intuitive Surgical posts 19% revenue rise

Abbott Laboratories reported strong fiscal Q2 2026 results, with sales rising 13% on a reported basis and 4.8% on a comparable basis, beating estimates and prompting the company to raise its annual profit forecast. The diagnostics segment was particularly strong, growing 42% to $3.09 billion, driven by its cancer diagnostics business following the Exact Sciences acquisition. Intuitive Surgical also exceeded expectations in Q2 2026, with revenue growing 19% to $2.89 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80, beating forecasts by $0.30. The company placed 468 da Vinci units during the quarter, an 18% year-over-year increase, whilst maintaining a non-GAAP gross margin of 70.0%. The companies present contrasting investment cases: Abbott offers diversified healthcare portfolio resilience, whilst Intuitive Surgical relies on its robotic surgery ecosystem with recurring revenue comprising approximately 85% of total sales.

PR Newswire
Aug 17th, 2026
Intuitive leases 316,000-sq-ft facility in Penang to manufacture surgical instruments, create 1,200 jobs by 2032

Intuitive, the global leader in minimally invasive care and pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, has signed a lease agreement with Penang Development Corporation for a new manufacturing facility in Malaysia. The 316,000-square-foot site in Bandar Cassia Technology Park will produce surgical instruments and electromechanical devices for Intuitive's da Vinci surgical system. The facility is expected to begin operations in 2028 and create 1,200 highly skilled jobs by 2032. The investment reflects Intuitive's commitment to Asia Pacific, where its da Vinci systems have treated more than 2.5 million patients across 13 markets over two decades. The expansion aims to support growing demand for robotic-assisted surgery across the region and strengthen Penang's position as a MedTech manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 16th, 2026
Oppenheimer upgrades Intuitive Surgical to 'Outperform' with $500 price target

Oppenheimer upgraded Intuitive Surgical from "Perform" to "Outperform" with a $500 price target, implying a 24.6% upside. The analysts expect the medtech company to maintain its leading position in robotic surgery despite increasing competition. Intuitive reported strong Q2 results, with revenue rising 18.5% year-over-year to $2.89 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Non-GAAP earnings per share climbed 27.9% to $2.80, beating the $2.50 estimate. The company placed 468 da Vinci surgical systems and 55 Ion endoluminal systems during the quarter. Combined da Vinci and Ion procedures rose approximately 16% globally. Wall Street maintains a "Strong Buy" consensus rating on the stock, with 22 of 31 analysts recommending a strong buy. The consensus price target of $480.93 represents a 19.85% upside.