Corporate Development Senior Manager

Primary Function of Position

The individual in this role will manage Intuitive’s corporate development efforts for its da Vinci and Ion business units, including sourcing, investigating and negotiating a variety of transactions for the company. Deal types will include strategic equity investments, strategic partnerships, co-marketing and co-development agreements, both in- and out-licensing, and M&A.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support corporate development activities for Intuitive's da Vinci and Ion business units, including the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic partnerships, investments, licensing transactions, and M&A opportunities.
• Identify and assess external technologies, companies, and market opportunities aligned with Intuitive's strategic priorities and technology roadmap.
• Lead or support all phases of transactions, including sourcing, relationship development, business case creation, valuation, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, contracting, integration planning, and closing.
• Manage transaction work streams and coordinate cross-functional teams to evaluate strategic, technical, commercial, financial, legal, and regulatory considerations.
• Develop strategic assessments, financial analyses, valuation models, and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to understand priorities, capability gaps, and opportunities for external innovation.
• Collaborate with Corporate Development, Strategy, Finance, Legal, and Business Unit leaders to advance opportunities aligned with corporate objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with external companies, investors, advisors, entrepreneurs, and strategic partners.
• Prepare transaction materials and recommendations for senior leadership and executive review.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead negotiations and transaction execution activities.
• Maintain ongoing partner relationships and support post-transaction governance and integration efforts.
• Provide regular updates on active opportunities, transactions, and external relationships to Corporate Development leadership and key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.