Contract Administrator (maternity cover until 31.12.2026)

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Intuitive is seeking a Contract Administrator to cover maternity leave until 31 December 2026 in Aubonne, Switzerland. The role drafts, reviews and administers sales contracts with distributors, customers and partners and manages the end-to-end deal process from forecasting to contract execution, ensuring on-time inventory availability and acceptance. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in business administration or equivalent, excellent English communication, and the ability to work proactively and independently while applying knowledge of standard legal terms. Experience with tenders, license or sales agreements is a plus. This full-time onsite role may offer a hybrid option. To apply, highlight contract negotiation wins and ability to meet deadlines.

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and leading company in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. 

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Contract Negotiator will perform a full spectrum of contracts administration tasks including drafting and administration of commercial contracts in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and administrating sales contracts that establish business relationships with Distributors, customers and/or partners.
• Manage E2E deal process from facilitating forecasts, contract management, ensure inventory availability and acceptance on time.
• Analyze contracts to ensure compliance with company policy, government regulations, revenue recognition requirements, and other requirements.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Preferred Business Administration (bachelor) degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of standard legal terms and conditions.
• Preferred prior experience with Tenders, license agreements and/or sales agreements.
• Fluent in English.

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Additional Information

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.