VP, Global Government Affairs

The Vice President, Global Government Affairs is responsible for setting the enterprise-wide
government affairs strategy, and leading a best-in-class global government affairs function
that meaningfully contributes to Intuitive's business goals and strategic priorities.
The role sits within Intuitive's Global Public Affairs team. Broadly, the GPA function is
responsible for Intuitive's strategy and activities across media relations and corporate
reputation, patient advocacy, and government relations. The role reports to the Vice
President of Global Public Affairs.
The ideal candidate will bring significant government affairs leadership experience across
geographies, a strong network, and a sophisticated understanding of healthcare innovation
and the global policy and regulatory landscape – with the credibility, judgment and
experience to engage across audiences and regions.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead Intuitive's enterprise government affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate
objectives, pipeline priorities and market expansion plans.
• Oversee the global government affairs function, creating coherence across regional
government affairs teams and functions in the U.S., Europe, and APAC on key, globally
business impacting issues (AI, digital policy, etc.).
• Serve as the connective tissue between regional government affairs leaders and the
broader enterprise-level government affairs work and strategy, ensuring regional and
local expertise informs and shapes global priorities.
• Establish a framework for cross-regional intelligence sharing, policy position alignment,
and coordinated advocacy – ensuring the company navigates consistently and credibly
across jurisdictions.
• Work with cross-functional corporate partners (Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Market
Access, Legal, Clinical Affairs and more) to ensure government affairs strategy is
integrated with and supports broader business objectives.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
• 20+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative affairs.
• 10+ years in a senior leadership role with global team management and P&L or budget
responsibility.
• Deep, demonstrated experience in global healthcare policy – including US, EU and
APAC market dynamics.
• Strong experience in healthcare, medical device, or life sciences policy environments;
knowledge of/experience in policy environments and regulatory frameworks across key
global markets is a strong differentiator.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus.
• Proven track record of influencing legislation, regulation or policy outcomes at national
and international levels.
• Exceptional strategic and political acumen, with the ability to anticipate legislative and
regulatory developments and translate complex policy environments into clear,
actionable recommendations.
• Strong demonstrated people management and organizational leadership experience,
including leading teams across geographies.
• Executive presence and the ability to credibly represent Intuitive's interests and positions
to the most senior government and industry audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate
complex policy and technical topics into compelling, accessible materials.

Skills
Regulatory Affairs

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Yes