Corporate Development Senior Manager

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  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.

The Future Forward organization is Intuitive's advanced concepts group. We explore emerging technologies, prototype next-generation solutions, and build software experiences that shape the future of robotic-assisted surgery.

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

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.

• 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.

• Minimum of 8 or more years of professional experience, with 5 or more years of experience within the medical device, life sciences, technology, finance, investing, or related industries.
• Prior work experience in corporate development, business development, finance, investing, strategy, or another relevant discipline.
• Prior experience supporting and/or executing strategic transactions, including M&A, strategic investments, licensing, partnerships, or other business development transactions. Prior experience in corporate business development is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate new technologies, companies, markets, and strategic opportunities and assess their potential fit with broader business and technology strategies.
• Strong business judgment, analytical capabilities, results orientation, and demonstrated interest in advancing a company's strategic position through business development activities.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to develop business cases, financial models, valuation analyses, and…