Senior Epidemiologist- Future Forward

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

The Senior Epidemiologist, Real-World Evidence Generation will design and execute data-driven
analyses using claims databases and real-world evidence to demonstrate the clinical and economic
value of emerging robotic platforms. This role focuses on rigorous statistical analysis of U.S.
commercial and Medicare claims data, real-world outcomes research, and translating findings into
evidence that supports regulatory submissions, payer discussions, and clinical adoption. The
successful candidate will combine epidemiologic expertise with advanced statistical methods to
generate peer-reviewed publications and evidence dossiers that demonstrate procedure value and
patient benefit.
Essential Job Duties
 Real-World Evidence Generation & Claims Data Analysis
 Design and execute comprehensive analyses using U.S. commercial claims databases
(e.g., MarketScan, Optum), Medicare data, and other population-level observational
datasets to evaluate procedure outcomes, safety, and resource utilization.
 Develop and apply rigorous epidemiologic and statistical methods (descriptive, analytic,
causal inference techniques) to real-world data to characterize patient populations, identify
responder phenotypes, and quantify procedure value.
 Build and document complex research datasets by integrating multi-source claims data
(medical, pharmaceutical, facility claims) with appropriate data governance and quality
assurance protocols.
 Conduct comparative effectiveness research, cost analysis, and health outcomes
assessment using claims-based methodologies.
 Ensure compliance with data use agreements, privacy regulations, and analytical standards
in all database projects.
Statistical Analysis & Methodology
 Perform advanced statistical analyses including logistic regression, survival analysis,
propensity score matching, instrumental variable analysis, and other causal inference
methods appropriate for observational data.
 Develop and document standardized analytical code libraries (SAS, R, SQL) that enable
reproducible, transparent research and support collaboration across teams.
 Apply epidemiologic principles to address confounding, selection bias, and other threats to
validity in observational research.
 Interpret complex statistical findings and communicate results clearly to both technical and
non-technical audiences.

Health Economics Integration
 Support health economic analyses by providing clinical outcome data, cost drivers, and
utilization patterns derived from claims databases.
 Partner with HEOR colleagues to integrate real-world evidence with economic models,
ensuring clinical parameters reflect actual patient populations and healthcare system
utilization.
 Quantify resource utilization, cost burden, and clinical benefits for target patient populations
using claims-based metrics.
 Contribute epidemiologic and statistical expertise to develop value propositions grounded in
evidence.
Evidence Translation, Publication Strategy & External Scientific Engagement
 Lead peer-reviewed publication development for real-world evidence studies, ensuring
methodologic rigor and clinical relevance.
 Translate research findings into clear, evidence-based value dossiers and briefing
documents for regulatory, payer, and clinical stakeholders.
 Communicate complex methodologic approaches and findings to diverse audiences
through publications, regulatory submissions, and scientific presentations.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align evidence generation with regulatory
pathways and market access objectives.
 Identify and establish relationships with key opinion leaders and clinical experts relevant to
procedural outcomes and value demonstration.
 Develop publication roadmaps in collaboration with identified KOLs to ensure real-world
evidence reaches target clinical audiences and informs procedural adoption.
 Partner with KOLs on evidence interpretation and manuscript development to strengthen
methodologic rigor, clinical relevance, and impact of findings.
 Lead strategic positioning of real-world evidence findings at key conferences, in high-
impact peer-reviewed journals, and through clinical society engagement to build procedural
credibility.
 Support advisory activities and collaborative research initiatives with clinical thought leaders
that align with evidence generation priorities and external validation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration

 Work with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, and Market Access teams to identify key evidence
gaps and prioritize analyses that support product value demonstration.
 Partner with R&D and Product Management to inform design considerations and clinical
endpoints based on real-world data insights.
 Mentor and support junior analysts and team members in epidemiologic and statistical
methods.
 Engage with external stakeholders (KOLs, clinicians, researchers) to validate findings and
ensure clinical relevance

Qualifications

 

Requirements
In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must have:
 Advanced degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Statistics, or related
quantitative field (PhD, MSc strongly preferred); MD/DO with substantial epidemiologic or
clinical research background may be considered
 7–10+ years of experience in epidemiologic research, real-world evidence generation, or
outcomes research, with demonstrated expertise in claims database analysis
 Advanced proficiency in statistical programming languages (SAS, R, SQL) and experience
building and managing large, complex datasets from multiple sources
 Direct experience accessing, analyzing, and interpreting U.S. commercial and Medicare
claims databases (e.g., MarketScan, Optum, CMS data)
 Strong knowledge of epidemiologic study designs, causal inference methods, and statistical
approaches for observational data
 Track record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating methodologic rigor and clinical
impact
 Proven ability to work independently on complex analyses while collaborating effectively
with cross-functional teams
 Strong communication skills with ability to translate statistical findings for diverse
stakeholder groups
 Experience working in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments within medical device,
biotech, or health technology sectors
 Willingness to travel domestically for key engagements and meetings, as required (up to
25%)

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
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15
CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for
prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining
whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on
your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a
Technology Control Plan ("TCP") (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an
approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee's start date,
which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the
hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these
purposes.
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 compensation 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 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

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA

Job ID: cb51e651-6a85-4202-a8b8-0e304bb41b2d

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-12T19:55:08