Head of Public Policy, India – Intuitive

Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. At Intuitive, we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. Intuitive brings more than two decades of leadership in robotic-assisted surgical technology and solutions to its offerings, and develops, manufactures, and markets the da Vinci surgical system and the Ion endoluminal system.

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description
Primary Function of Position: 

As a member of both Intuitive’s team in India and the company’s Global Public Affairs (GPA) team, you will develop, direct and contribute to all facets of Intuitive’s strategy, operation and execution of government activities in India. You will lead our efforts to educate and engage policymakers, regulators and policy influencers, government officials at State & Federal levels, trade associations, chambers of commerce, professional societies and other key stakeholders across the political and health policy ecosystems in India.

This position will also be responsible for developing and implementing short-and long-term government affairs strategies that will support Intuitive’s commercial and policy-oriented objectives in India; promoting the company’s government affairs and business positions to relevant policymakers and policymaking bodies; providing counsel to, and working closely with, key business units and partners throughout the organization; and leading engagement and liaising with external stakeholders relevant in the government, policy & public affairs arenas.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Government Affairs

• Develop, implement and execute regional, national and local level specific government affairs strategies.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and analysis of policy developments likely to impact Intuitive, briefing local and global team members and leadership as needed.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with decisionmakers and stakeholders relevant to Intuitive’s business, educate key audiences on our policy interests and positive impact of our technology.
• Draft, edit, and approve strategic and project-specific messaging and materials (briefing documents, talking points, FAQs, etc.).
• Build internal relationships with global executives, country managers, and cross-functional colleagues in areas such as marketing, healthcare economics, and clinical and regulatory affairs to drive and maintain alignment between GPA and other business functions.
• Collaborate and coordinate with members of Intuitive’s global GPA team engaged in areas such as Government Affairs, Media Relations and Advocacy.
• Manage government affairs agencies and external resources to execute strategic goals.
• Represent Intuitive at key industry or policy-focused organizations, actively contributing where needed
• Work across countries to support and drive public policy and government affairs strategies in India, the Asia Pacific region and globally in partnership with the GPA team.
• Ensure organizational clarity, assuring that the department’s activities, messages and materials support the achievement of broader public affairs, country-specific, and company-wide goals and policy objectives.
• Attend meetings, events and conferences to represent the company from a government affairs perspective, gather intelligence and identify engagement opportunities.

Qualifications
Skills, Experience, Education & Training:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree.
• 12+ years of experience in strategic government/public affairs, healthcare, or government at the state or federal level.
• Deep knowledge of India’s political system; with experience in public policy strategy, implementation and engagement (optimally with respect to healthcare); or significant experience in a similar corporate role.
• Knowledge of India’s healthcare policy, medical society and reimbursement systems is highly desirable. This includes familiarity with relevant Departments and Ministries, including DoP, MoHFW, MEITY, NDHM, Commerce, Finance, Niti Aayog, DPIIT, Indian Society of Oncology, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India and others; as well as the ability to advise senior leadership on key interactions with relevant stakeholders in this field regarding policy development.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex policies and positions on behalf of Intuitive.
• Ability to achieve success in a highly collaborative, fast-paced and team-oriented business environment, where results are dependent on a deep understanding of our business, the broader policy and health policy landscape, and the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Superior speaking and writing skills (including presentation skills) brought to all tasks, including synthesizing ideas into materials and developing policy and project-oriented messaging, memos, speeches, talking points and other internal and external documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze, write and deliver information and explain, advocate and negotiate positions and issues to a broad spectrum of individuals.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially ability to monitor and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a highly matrixed environment and reporting in to Intuitive’s global corporate headquarters in California; willingness to take evening calls to make time zones work.
• Ability to travel throughout India to meetings and to Intuitive’s Sunnyvale, California headquarters, as required.

Other Individual Characteristics:

• Be a collaborative individual able to advise and influence a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and integrity and be known for building a working environment based on mutual respect and trust.
• Be willing and able to work effectively in high-stress, high-pressure situations.
• Be capable and willing to offer opinions and judgements while also being able to listen intently to, and build consensus with, others.
• Be a strong team player – able to jump in on projects as needed that may be beyond your scope and committed to the success of your colleagues.
• Superior management and organization skills, especially the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously in a global, matrixed environment.
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects and deadlines and work with colleagues across multiple time zones.
• Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm for Intuitive’s business and goals.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Shift : Day

Travel : 50% of the time