Sr. Environmental Compliance Program Manager

Company Description

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

This position will report to the Sr. Manager Environmental Management Systems and the main responsibilities will include supporting Intuitive’s Environmental Management System with implementation, delivery and execution of programs targeted at Environmental Product Regulations; collaboration tools and development of operational process, and reports for use by the broader functional teams. This role is intended to further develop Intuitive’s Environmental and Sustainability competencies and compliance to mandatory and applicable requirements by partnering cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (e.g. Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs).

Essential Job Duties

To accomplish this role, the following responsibilities and tasks will need to be performed:

• Be the subject matter expert (SME) in Environmental Compliance Requirements such as EPR Directives and Regulations (e.g. REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, MDR etc).
• Read and understand legislation to identify defined requirements and support the creation of business process to address these regulations.
• Define governance, global business processes and procedures, and associated tools to address requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate process into functional areas of the business as a sustainable process.
• Partner within the organization to drive conformance and compliance to applicable requirements (regulations, directives, and standards)
• Perform ongoing Regulatory Surveillance and Regulatory Assessments (RSAs) for new or updated Directives, Standards, and Regulations to determine what must be implemented within the business.
• Drive maturity of process and overall governance of ongoing program

Additional tasks may be assigned as needed by functional people manager.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must possess or demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Deep understanding of compliance regulations in regulated industry required.
• Ability to manage multiple objectives and priorities concurrently.
• Experience with concepts related to product, supply chain, and design control in a medical device manufacturer (such as BOM, COTS, Custom, ASL, AML, etc.)
• Ability to develop processes and supporting governance structures that can be operated within functional organizations.
• Exceptional organizational, data entry, decision making and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Cross functional teamwork across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated self-starting, results driven, high energy level and ability to focus.
• Understands process flows and can think critically to develop options and recommendations.
• Proactive thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with suppliers.
• Requirements traceability: Translating regulations and regulatory documents to identify requirements and develop into a business process.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum B.S. or higher in, Business Administration, Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Chemistry, or equivalent work experience required.
• Advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Excellent analytical skills, organizational skills, and verbal and written communication skills
• Data management, database creation, or data and information modeling
• Familiarity with key business applications such as SAP and Agile PLM
• Strong collaborative, organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional knowledge of global Environmental Compliance Directives, Regulations and Standards such as: RoHS, Packaging, Battery, WEEE, REACH Directives, and Prop 65.
• Experience analyzing compliance data to verify accuracy.

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.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

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.

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.