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It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

*Please note: Candidates must live within or be willing to relocate to the Bakersfield, CA Area to perform the duties of this role. 

Primary Function of Position

The Clinical Territory Associate (CTA) is a 24+ month developmental role that will partner with the Bakersfield, CA team to gain knowledge in all aspects of our business to include technical, clinical, and sales.

Essential Job Duties (Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role. Additional job duties may be determined by functional people manager)

• Assists sales representatives with surgeon trainings, hospitals robotic development, and overall territory management
• Guides technical in-services for customers to include OR staff, surgeons, etc.
• Sells benefits of advanced technology to existing robotic users to contribute to team overall quotas
• Gains experience in goal setting, mapping, and attaining in preparation for quota bearing role to follow CTA position
• Manages administrative tasks: reporting of sales/procedures, outcomes of sales activities, submission of expense reports

Required Skills and Experience (Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job)

• Minimum 1-year leadership (military) experience or 1 year of outside sales experience required
• Ability to travel up to 25%, and work nights and weekends as needed

Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job)

• Bachelor’s degree required

Working Conditions (As applicable - Any physical requirements for the job.  If not applicable, state “none”)

• None

Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have)

• Proven record of success
• Ambition and exceptional work ethic 
• Ability to excel in a high-energy, fast-paced environment 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and persuasive communication skills 
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team 

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 Opportunity 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.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay + commission, benefits, and equity. The on target earnings for this position are listed.

On Target Earnings Region 1: $126,140
On Target Earnings Region 2: $119,000
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