Compliance Manager at Intuitive Surgical

Primary Function of Position

The position will report to the Director, Compliance & Ethics, the person will be responsible for: conducting the monitoring activities related to the Compliance program; the Compliance audit plan, development, execution and corrective actions, and for ensuring disciplinary actions are issued, documented, tracked and inputted into the Department dashboard that can be presented to the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Compliance Committee and Senior Management.

Essential Job Duties

MONITORING

• Conducts compliance monitoring activities, including process reviews, testing to ensure adherence to Intuitive policies and local regulations.
• Identifies potential compliance risks and contributes to the development of corrective action plans.

AUDITING

• Conducts compliance audit activities, including complete period data review, testing, to ensure adherence to Intuitive policies and local regulations.
• Identifies potential compliance risks and contributes to the development of corrective action plans.

INVESTIGATION, DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

• Participates in compliance investigations and assists in resolution processes.
• Promptly respond to detected problems and undertakes corrective actions.
• Ensures standards are enforced through disciplinary actions.

DATA ANALYTICS

• Aggregate the information captured on monitoring, auditing and disciplinary and corrective actions and create dashboards that will support the Legal and Compliance team to evaluate and determine necessary next steps
• Propose and create different reports based on issues and analysis of cases discovered during monitoring, auditing and disciplinary actions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a compliance role within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Compliance regulations and Med Tech regulations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required Education and Training (one of these)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Law, Accounting, Compliance, Health Sciences). Advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certification in compliance (e.g., CCEP, CHC) is a plus.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Please be advised this role requires being onsite 3 days per week in either our Peachtree Corners, GA or Sunnyvale, CA offices.

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

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.

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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.

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