VP, Global Government Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement Intuitive’s comprehensive government affairs strategy across the enterprise.

• Direct a top-tier global government affairs function.

• Ensure alignment of government affairs strategy with corporate goals, priority pipelines, and market growth initiatives.

• Supervise global government affairs teams, fostering coherence among teams in the U.S., Europe, and APAC regions.

• Spearhead initiatives on globally significant business issues, including AI and digital policy.

• Connect regional leaders in government affairs with overarching enterprise strategies.

• Guarantee that regional and local insights shape global priorities.

• Create frameworks for the sharing of cross-regional intelligence, policy alignment, and coordinated advocacy efforts.

• Collaborate with teams in Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Legal, and Clinical Affairs.

• Report directly to the Vice President of Global Public Affairs.

• Advocate for Intuitive’s interests and positions to high-level government and industry stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative affairs.

• At least 10 years in a senior leadership position, managing global teams and overseeing P&L or budget responsibilities.

• Extensive, proven experience in global healthcare policy, including dynamics within the US, EU, and APAC markets.

• Strong background in healthcare, medical device, or life sciences policy contexts.

• Familiarity with policy environments and regulatory frameworks in key global markets.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• A demonstrated history of influencing legislation, regulations, or policy outcomes at both national and international levels.

• Outstanding strategic thinking and political insight.

• Capability to foresee legislative and regulatory changes and distill complex policy environments into clear, actionable strategies.

• Proven experience in people management and organizational leadership, with the ability to lead teams across different geographies.

• Executive presence and the ability to represent Intuitive’s interests effectively to senior government and industry representatives.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficiency in simplifying complex policy and technical subjects into engaging and accessible formats.

• Candidates may be subject to U.S. export-control licensing or a Technology Control Plan, as applicable.

• Current proof of vaccination against certain diseases, including COVID-19, may be required depending on the position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work or work outside the office; employees may be required to come onsite as requested by leadership.

• Competitive base salary, incentives, benefits, and equity options.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and protection against discrimination and harassment.

• Possible vaccination requirements, including current proof of vaccination against diseases such as COVID-19.

• Fair chance consideration for applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Compensation may vary based on job level, experience, skills, and qualifications.