Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Senior Marketing Manager - Fluorescence Imaging Agents

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, particularly with hospital-administered drugs or imaging agents.
  • Strong knowledge of surgical workflows and hospital decision-making processes.
  • Proven ability to create compelling product positioning and communicate clinical value.
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with various teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Market Access.
  • Renowned proficiency in compliant pharmaceutical promotion and evidence-based marketing practices.
  • Exceptional skills in simplifying complex information for diverse audiences.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global marketing strategies for fluorescence imaging agents through all stages from pre-launch to commercialization.
  • Define product positioning and value propositions targeting various stakeholders including surgeons and hospital administrators.
  • Translate clinical evidence into compliant messaging that promotes adoption and appropriate use of products.
  • Develop customer-centric messaging frameworks highlighting the clinical value within surgical workflows.
  • Create and oversee global marketing content adhering to all regulatory obligations.
  • Collaborate with Clinical and Market Access teams to strengthen product positioning through evidence generation.
  • Facilitate cross-functional efforts around product launches and provide insights to inform strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for market-competitive compensation packages including base pay and incentives.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness programs.
  • Access to professional development and career advancement resources.
  • Participation in equity programs for eligible employees.
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment fostering innovation and team collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Function of Position
Intuitive is seeking a strategic and experienced marketing leader to join our Global Marketing and Insights team as Senior Marketing Manager - Fluorescence Imaging Agents. This role is responsible for leading the global marketing strategy, positioning, and go-to-market execution for Intuitive's portfolio of fluorescence imaging agents used in da Vinci surgery.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in pharmaceutical marketing, combined with a strong understanding of surgical workflows and hospital environments. This individual will play a critical role in translating clinical evidence and product capabilities into compelling, compliant, and customer-centric narratives that drive awareness, adoption, and appropriate use of imaging agents across surgical specialties and geographies.
This role will work cross-functionally with Product Management, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Clinical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure marketing strategies are aligned with clinical value, formulary dynamics, and launch readiness. The position is instrumental in supporting product launches, lifecycle management, and sustained growth of fluorescence-enabled surgical solutions.
Essential Job Duties
Marketing Strategy and Go-to-Market Leadership
• Lead the development and execution of global marketing strategies for fluorescence imaging agents, from pre-launch through commercialization and lifecycle management.
• Define product positioning, value propositions, and segmentation strategies that resonate with surgeons, pharmacists, hospital decision-makers, administrators and patients.
• Translate clinical, safety, and economic evidence into clear, compliant messaging that supports adoption and appropriate use.
• Partner with regional commercial teams to adapt global strategies into locally relevant execution plans.
Messaging, Content, and Campaign Development
• Develop customer-centric messaging frameworks that articulate the clinical value of fluorescence imaging agents within surgical workflows.
• Lead the creation of global marketing content and commercial assets, including core messaging, visual aids, digital content, training materials, and launch toolkits.
• Ensure all materials align with regulatory, legal, and medical requirements for pharmaceutical promotion.
• Support integrated marketing campaigns across digital, field, educational, and congress channels.
Evidence Generation and Product Positioning
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical, HEOR, and Market Access teams to inform evidence generation strategies that strengthen product positioning and support formulary adoption.
• Translate clinical trial data, real-world evidence, and health economic insights into marketing claims and proof points.
• Monitor the competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and evolving standards of care to maintain differentiation and relevance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Launch Excellence
• Work closely with Product Management to align marketing strategies with product roadmaps and future innovation.
• Collaborate with Market Access and P&T engagement teams to ensure marketing narratives support formulary review and hospital adoption.
• Support launch planning and readiness activities, including internal training, sales enablement, and performance tracking.
• Provide structured customer and field insights back to internal teams to inform strategy and execution.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, product marketing, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience marketing hospital-administered drugs, specialty pharmaceuticals, or imaging agents.
• Familiarity with surgical environments, perioperative workflows, and hospital decision-making processes.
• Proven ability to build strong product positioning and communicate clinical value to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical, Regulatory, and Market Access teams.
• Strong understanding of compliant pharmaceutical promotion and evidence-based marketing.
• Ability to simplify complex clinical and technical information into compelling customer-facing narratives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders and contributing to strategic discussions.

Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree such as MBA, PharmD, PhD, MPH, or MS.
• Prior experience in surgical imaging, fluorescence, oncology, or specialty hospital products.
• Experience supporting product launches in regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Exposure to working with or supporting Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees, pharmacy stakeholders, or health-system decision-makers.
• Background in medical devices or combination products is a plus.
Key Competencies
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Clinical and scientific acumen
• Value-based storytelling
• Cross-functional influence without authority
• Launch planning and lifecycle management
• Customer insight generation
• Compliance-focused mindset
Additional Information
• 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.
• 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 salary ranges are listed.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery, most notably with the da Vinci Surgical System. The company is part of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500. Intuitive Surgical has installed more than 5,000 surgical systems worldwide, and has more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Intuitive Surgical, Inc
Size
9,793 employees
Market Cap
$93.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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