I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Intuitive in May 2019
Interview
Submitted my application online. Got an email from a recruiter that they wanted to do a phone screen. Had a 15-30 minute call, got another email a couple days later that they wanted me to do a phone screen with the hiring manager. Had another 30 minute call and was told on the phone they wanted me to interview in person. Went in a week and half later for a face to face and met with the hiring manager and 2 other managers. 2 days later they emailed me and said they wanted to move forward with an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the largest project you were a part of and what did you like about it?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Intuitive (Sunnyvale, CA) in May 2019
Interview
My interview process for the position of Medical Safety Officer at Intuitive Surgical was a very positive experience. I had been working with Intuitive Surgical for about 1 1/2 to 2 years as a proctor, instructor, and speaker. I had become quite familiar and comfortable with the culture at Intuitive Surgical. I was impressed by the high level of importance of patient safety while working to create a system to minimize the patient impact from a surgical procedure by challenging the status quo. As a surgeon, with more than 4 years of experience working with the da Vinci surgical systems, I was more than comfortable with the high quality of the product and services from Intuitive Surgical.
I was very excited when I first read the job description for the Medical Safety Officer position. Prior applying for the position, I reviewed the requirements of the job to ensure that both the position and I were a good fit. After deciding that my skill set would be a good fit for the position, I submitted my application on-line. Additionally, I let some of the staff at Intuitive Surgical, with whom I had developed friendships, know that I had applied for the position of Medical Safety Officer.
The first step was a phone interview with the hiring manager. This occurred about 2 weeks after completion the on-line application. The phone interview was very conversational and informative. The next step was a day of 1:1 interviews at Intuitive Surgical's Sunnyvale, CA campus.
Everyone that I interviewed with was very well prepared. The interviews were once again very conversational. Everyone that I met with was very pleasant and respectful. I had the pleasure to meet and speak with individuals from numerous departments ranging from product development, product quality, and regulatory compliance. I was very impressed with everyone that I met with on the day of my interview.
After my interviews were completed, the next steps in the process were reviewed with me prior to leaving Sunnyvale. Once Intuitive Surgical completed the interview process with all of the candidates for the position, I received a phone call from the hiring manager who offered my the position. Overall, the process from initial on-line application to job offer took about 9 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Beyond the basic information questions, there were really two main types of questions. The first type of questions were really designed to best determine if I would be a good cultural fit. The second type of questions were designed to evaluate the degree of preparation that I put into the job interview. I was very appreciative of both types of questions.
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Intuitive (Sunnyvale, CA) in Dec 2018
Interview
Stumbled upon the posting on Linkedin. Applied on the website. About 2 weeks later, the recruiter reached out to me. Hiring manager verified the position with me 2 days after the recruiter reached out to me. Brought me on site a week later. Demoed the system and hiring manager "set me up for success". 7 interviewers on site and 2 remote on webex. Sent an offer letter a week later.
How fortunate for us that you "stumbled upon the posting"! Welcome to Intuitive. We know you'll be a great addition to our team. Thank you for your feedback.
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