Intuitive · 1 month ago
Senior Epidemiologist- Future Forward
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Senior Epidemiologist will design and execute data-driven analyses using claims databases and real-world evidence to demonstrate the clinical and economic value of emerging robotic platforms, focusing on rigorous statistical analysis and evidence generation.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Real-World Evidence Generation & Claims Data Analysis
Design and execute comprehensive analyses using U.S. commercial claims databases (e.g., MarketScan, Optum), Medicare data, and other population-level observational datasets to evaluate procedure outcomes, safety, and resource utilization
Develop and apply rigorous epidemiologic and statistical methods (descriptive, analytic, causal inference techniques) to real-world data to characterize patient populations, identify responder phenotypes, and quantify procedure value
Build and document complex research datasets by integrating multi-source claims data (medical, pharmaceutical, facility claims) with appropriate data governance and quality assurance protocols
Conduct comparative effectiveness research, cost analysis, and health outcomes assessment using claims-based methodologies
Ensure compliance with data use agreements, privacy regulations, and analytical standards in all database projects
Perform advanced statistical analyses including logistic regression, survival analysis, propensity score matching, instrumental variable analysis, and other causal inference methods appropriate for observational data
Develop and document standardized analytical code libraries (SAS, R, SQL) that enable reproducible, transparent research and support collaboration across teams
Apply epidemiologic principles to address confounding, selection bias, and other threats to validity in observational research
Interpret complex statistical findings and communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Support health economic analyses by providing clinical outcome data, cost drivers, and utilization patterns derived from claims databases
Partner with HEOR colleagues to integrate real-world evidence with economic models, ensuring clinical parameters reflect actual patient populations and healthcare system utilization
Quantify resource utilization, cost burden, and clinical benefits for target patient populations using claims-based metrics
Contribute epidemiologic and statistical expertise to develop value propositions grounded in evidence
Lead peer-reviewed publication development for real-world evidence studies, ensuring methodologic rigor and clinical relevance
Translate research findings into clear, evidence-based value dossiers and briefing documents for regulatory, payer, and clinical stakeholders
Communicate complex methodologic approaches and findings to diverse audiences through publications, regulatory submissions, and scientific presentations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align evidence generation with regulatory pathways and market access objectives
Identify and establish relationships with key opinion leaders and clinical experts relevant to procedural outcomes and value demonstration
Develop publication roadmaps in collaboration with identified KOLs to ensure real-world evidence reaches target clinical audiences and informs procedural adoption
Partner with KOLs on evidence interpretation and manuscript development to strengthen methodologic rigor, clinical relevance, and impact of findings
Lead strategic positioning of real-world evidence findings at key conferences, in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and through clinical society engagement to build procedural credibility
Support advisory activities and collaborative research initiatives with clinical thought leaders that align with evidence generation priorities and external validation
Work with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, and Market Access teams to identify key evidence gaps and prioritize analyses that support product value demonstration
Partner with R&D and Product Management to inform design considerations and clinical endpoints based on real-world data insights
Mentor and support junior analysts and team members in epidemiologic and statistical methods
Engage with external stakeholders (KOLs, clinicians, researchers) to validate findings and ensure clinical relevance
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Statistics, or related quantitative field (PhD, MSc strongly preferred); MD/DO with substantial epidemiologic or clinical research background may be considered
7–10+ years of experience in epidemiologic research, real-world evidence generation, or outcomes research, with demonstrated expertise in claims database analysis
Advanced proficiency in statistical programming languages (SAS, R, SQL) and experience building and managing large, complex datasets from multiple sources
Direct experience accessing, analyzing, and interpreting U.S. commercial and Medicare claims databases (e.g., MarketScan, Optum, CMS data)
Strong knowledge of epidemiologic study designs, causal inference methods, and statistical approaches for observational data
Track record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating methodologic rigor and clinical impact
Proven ability to work independently on complex analyses while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills with ability to translate statistical findings for diverse stakeholder groups
Experience working in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments within medical device, biotech, or health technology sectors
Willingness to travel domestically for key engagements and meetings, as required (up to 25%)
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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