Product Manager - Telepresence at Intuitive

Primary Function of Position  The Product Manager for Telepresence & Media Capabilities will lead the development, strategy, and commercialization of telepresence functionality and integrated media solutions within the da Vinci 5 system portfolio. This role sits within the da Vinci Systems Product Management team and will partner closely with engineering teams responsible for the Hub as well as cross-functional groups spanning clinical, regulatory, commercial, the Gen 4 telepresence/Hub teams and customer success. The individual will own the product strategy, business case development, and release scoping for Hub software, ensuring that telepresence and video capabilities meaningfully enhance surgeon collaboration, training, and case workflow. Success in this role directly influences the evolution of the da Vinci ecosystem and strengthens Initiative’s value proposition in connected, digital-enabled surgery. Essential Job Duties  • Define the long-term product vision and strategy for telepresence and media capture features within the dV5 system, including market positioning, pricing, and value proposition. • Lead creation of business cases for new telepresence capabilities and Hub software enhancements, integrating customer insights, competitive intelligence, economic models, and clinical workflow needs. • Translate product strategy into detailed software release scopes for the Hub platform, working closely with software engineering, systems engineering, and program management to prioritize features and define requirements. • Serve as the product owner for telepresence-related features throughout development, ensuring design and implementation meet customer needs, system constraints, and regulatory considerations. • Collaborate with the dV5 system team to optimize Hub integrations and ensure seamless functionality between telepresence, media capture, and system workflow. • Lead cross-functional readiness and launch planning for new capabilities, partnering with marketing, sales, clinical education, customer success, and operations. • Develop pricing strategies, packaging models, and go-to-market plans aligned with Intuitive’s business objectives and customer adoption patterns. • Conduct customer research with surgeons, OR staff, hospital IT teams, and training organizations to refine product direction and inform future roadmap decisions. • Track product performance in market, monitor adoption, and identify opportunities to improve utilization, user experience, and system integration. • Maintain a pulse on digital health trends—remote collaboration, tele-proctoring, tele-mentoring, and media management—to ensure Intuitive’s solutions remain industry-leading.