Lead, Public Affairs, Japan
Core
Strategic architect for Intuitive's reputation, policy, and stakeholder engagement in Japan to enable commercial success for minimally invasive care and robotic-assisted surgery.
Role type
Senior IC public affairs leader (healthcare)
Builds
Integrated public affairs strategy, media campaigns, and stakeholder engagement programs for Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci and Ion systems in Japan.
Domain
Healthcare / Public Affairs / Government Relations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, policy analysis, media relations, crisis communications, stakeholder management, budget management, cross-functional collaboration, Japanese healthcare system expertise, bilingual communication (English/Japanese)
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Communications/Public Policy/Business/Marketing, experience with Ion endoluminal system launch
Technologies
da Vinci surgical system, Ion endoluminal system
Responsibilities
Advise Japan leadership on stakeholder expectations and emerging issues; shape policy and media landscape to support technology adoption; manage reputation and issues including crisis communications; monitor political/regulatory landscape (MHLW, METI); support high-stakes engagements with policymakers and medical societies; design and execute CSR programs; lead public affairs efforts for the Ion launch in 2027.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
