Director, Global Access, Value & Economics, Taiwan

Job description

Primary Function of Position The Global Access, Value, and Economics (GAVE) team at Intuitive Surgical is seeking a highly motivated market access professional to support the development and execution of initiatives for P5 stakeholders (payers, providers, policymakers, physicians, and patients). The Manager, Global Access, Value & Economics – Taiwan will proactively shape and manage the economic landscape of the Taiwan market. This includes fostering a supportive healthcare environment by identifying and addressing access, coverage, reimbursement, evidence, and economic barriers that may limit broader adoption. The role will also drive increased utilization of Intuitive’s current and future technologies among key local decision-makers. Primary Roles and Responsibilities Provide in-country leadership and operational oversight to address key barriers to adoption, including HTA, evidence development and management, medical policy and coverage, reimbursement submissions, payer engagement, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), and go-to-market launch support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including the GM, Clinical Marketing, Sales, FSO, GPA, and Clinical Affairs—to identify barriers and develop and execute strategic initiatives to overcome them. Lead the development and execution of Taiwan’s Real-World Evidence (RWE) strategy and manage real-world data assets in partnership with the Regional HEOR. Partner with the GAVE Center of Excellence and regional teams to address challenges involving payers, policymakers, HTA agencies, medical societies, and major healthcare systems. Educate and train internal stakeholders on the requirements and capabilities needed to support the adoption of Intuitive’s technologies in Taiwan. Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including major healthcare systems, professional societies, payers, HTA bodies, academic researchers, reimbursement committees, and policymakers. Experience Requirements, Core Competencies, and Skills Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., HEOR, health policy, public health, healthcare, or business administration, or other health-related disciplines). 5+ years of progressive experience in market access, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), epidemiology, health policy and reimbursement, payer engagement, clinical sales, and/or HTA management in Taiwan. Experience in the healthcare industry, including medical devices, healthcare technologies, hospital systems, or healthcare consulting, is highly preferred. Subject matter expertise in applied health economics, epidemiology, healthcare strategy, global payment systems, reimbursement development, payer engagement, medical policy, HTA, economic modeling, and outcomes research. Demonstrated experience in: Conducting ongoing evidence gap assessments to identify clinical, economic, and humanistic data needs. Developing evidence generation plans and integrating findings into reimbursement strategies and roadmaps. Incorporating economic and health outcomes endpoints into clinical study design. Leading reimbursement strategy development, including engagement with agencies (e.g., CDE, NHIA), medical societies, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, clinical, and medical affairs. Managing and providing guidance to external researchers and vendors. Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed environment. Self-motivated and capable of working with a high degree of autonomy, with the ability to bring structure to ambiguity. Results-driven, confident, and able to perform effectively under pressure. Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders. Strong prioritization, project management, and analytical skills. Willingness to travel up to 30%. Preferred location: Taipei, Taiwan. Intuitive is an Equal Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. 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. 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. Company Description Joining Intuitive Surgical, Inc. means becoming part of a team that believes minimally invasive care is life-enhancing. Through ingenuity and advanced technology, we expand physicians’ ability to heal without constraints. We envision a future of care that is less invasive and profoundly better—where diseases are identified early and treated promptly, allowing patients to return to what matters most. Patient safety remains our highest priority.