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Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical

Manufactures robotic surgical systems and services

Marketing Assistant - Months temporary contract

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Hybrid

Travel up to 10–15% is required, mostly within the DACH region, including weekends.

About the job

Requirements
  • An apprenticeship or bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in event management, marketing, or communication, preferably acquired in an international, fast-paced, and changing environment.
  • At least 1 year of work experience in event management and/or marketing.
  • German must be the candidate's native language, and fluency in English is required.
  • Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills, with the ability to interact with marketing, sales, finance, healthcare professionals, customers, and other departments.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment while providing cross-functional support.
  • Strong interest in multimedia and digital communication, with an understanding of brand design, visual identity, and linguistic consistency across communication materials.
  • The ability to coordinate projects, organize and prioritize work, and manage various tasks.
  • Flexibility, reliability, and strong attention to detail.
  • Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office product suite.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10–15%, mostly within the DACH region and including weekends.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate events for the DACH region.
  • Manage all task-related compliance activities.
  • Organize metropolitan-region activities driven by sales, including locations, accommodation, systems, and speakers.
  • Organize demo-system delivery and pickup with the EU Mobile System Team and Sales.
  • Update the DACH event calendar.
  • Support marketing event team members with the organization of trade shows.
  • Monitor budgets and provide financial follow-up for events in alignment with the Associate Manager, Marketing Programs DACH.
  • Create contracts, onboard new vendors, and process purchase orders and invoices for events, obtaining managers' approvals and signatures.
  • Prepare and send speaker-fee agreements and organize speaker travel and accommodation when applicable.
  • Support event monitoring and long-term planning.
  • Coordinate communication activities for events and customer-facing marketing projects with internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Support the production, ordering, and delivery of promotional materials for events, including purchase-order administration and budget tracking.
  • Coordinate and support the development, localization, and maintenance of customer-facing marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and digital assets, with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Coordinate translation reviews and manage the review and approval process for marketing materials with Legal, Clinical, and Regulatory Affairs teams.
  • Support the floating equipment pool for the DACH region.
  • Further develop and optimize floating-equipment booking processes.
  • Coordinate demo products.
Desired Qualifications
  • The apprenticeship or bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, or communication is preferably acquired in an international, fast-paced, and changing environment.

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.