Manager II, Global Competitive Insights, EU / Worldwide Indirect

About the role

Intuitive, a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery, is looking for a Manager II, Global Competitive Insights, EU / Worldwide Indirect. Reporting to the Director, Global Competitive Insights, the manager acts as the competitive insights partner for EU and Worldwide Indirect countries, building the regional infrastructure and stakeholder network needed to collect field insights efficiently and at scale. The role supports regional commercial teams first, then Global Marketing and Strategy, and partners with the global team on analyses and competitive responses.

Key responsibilities

• Collect regional field insights efficiently and at scale, and conduct desk research on regional competitors and local conferences
• Build and manage external intelligence networks, including vendors and consultants
• Roll out and sustain a standard field insight process with regional sales teams, and standardize competitive information captured through tender activities with regional tender teams
• Track Digital and AI trends and their competitive implications, maintain an internal knowledge base, and turn intelligence into actionable insights
• Partner with the global team on deep-dive analyses of priority competitors and solutions, and synthesize trends into dashboards and presentations
• Own the regional weekly competitive intelligence digest and quarterly readout, and advise senior leaders on strategic options and actions
• Help build competitive response materials and readiness plans, and deliver training to the sales organization
• Ensure compliance with legal guidelines

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of related experience, or advanced degree with 6 years, or PhD with 3 years, or equivalent combination
• Preferred: experience in competitive intelligence, product management, clinical development engineering, commercial strategy, tender operations or market insights
• Preferred: experience in medical devices, surgical robotics or healthcare, with clinical and technical knowledge of complex capital equipment
• Fluency in English required; additional languages relevant to the EU/WWI markets preferred

Required skills

• Clinical and technical depth to assess competitor solutions, including advantages and limitations
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently under pressure and to influence senior stakeholders