Research Analyst Intern

Intuitive Surgical · General Business

Hours: Intern
Where: Sunnyvale, CA
Posted: 5 days ago

Primary Function of Position

The Research Analyst will report to the Manager of Global Evidence Management team and will play a key role in executing scientific research projects focused on evidence synthesis, meta-analysis, and real-world evidence. The main responsibility of this position is to conduct high-quality systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and outcomes research, contributing to evidence generation for clinical, regulatory, policy, and commercialization strategies. The Research Analyst will collaborate with broader Global Access, Value and Economics, Market Access and Customers Analytics, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs.

What you'd do

Execute systematic literature reviews according to PRISMA methods and Cochrane guidelines using designated systematic review tools (e.g. EndNote, RevMan, RefWorks, Nested Knowledge)
Perform meta-analyses using statistical analysis tools such as R software.
Conduct real-world evidence studies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into actionable insights
Present data and findings clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders
Prepare scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and conferences, ensuring compliance with relevant publication standards
Maintain awareness of emerging methodologies and advancements in health outcomes research
Hybrid work
No significant physical requirements
Travel may be required to attend conferences or stakeholder meetings

What they want

University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.
Current enrollment in an Health Policy, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Outcomes Research, Health Services Research or related degree-seeking program at the Master’s or Doctorate level.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant research experience in health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, or health services research
Demonstrated expertise in conducting systematic literature reviews according to PRISMA and Cochrane guidelines, including use of review management tools (e.g. EndNote, RevMan, RefWorks, Nested Knowledge)
Intermediate proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g. R, SAS, Python) and strong statistical analysis skills
Prior experience with real-world data analysis and evidence generation is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to present scientific findings effectively

About Intuitive Surgical · General Business

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…