The Global Capability Centre (GCC) will employ up to 250 full-time positions across a range of functions, a clear commitment from Intuitive to strengthening the surgical robotics ecosystem in India
Intuitive announced the opening of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru. The centre will drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency across the global organisation. Gary S Guthart, Intuitive CEO and Dr Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka inaugurated the centre at the Embassy Golf Links.
The GCC will serve as one of Intuitive’s core global hubs for functions including IT support, enterprise analytics, software quality, human resource management system (HRMS) and post-market surveillance, all of which strengthen the safety, performance and reliability of Intuitive’s systems and technologies. The GCC will contribute to Intuitive’s operations, reflecting the company’s dedication to innovation, quality, and excellence.
While inaugurating the centre, Dr Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka said, "The Global Capability Center will play a crucial role in training more doctors, a field where India has immense potential and already produces some of the finest medical professionals globally."
Guthart said, “Intuitive is committed to building a strong presence and contributing to the growth of the healthcare ecosystem in India. This Global Capability Centre will play an important role in helping us to advance minimally invasive healthcare technology, and the ecosystem of services, support and insight that ensure its successful use and adoption.”
Intuitive expects to have more than 250 full-time positions at the GCC, including functions that will add value to the overall product lifecycle, including product upgrades, quality improvement, and customer service. This expansion aligns with Intuitive’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture, and the team at GCC will embody Intuitive’s core values of integrity, transparency, and flexibility.
“Opening the Global Capability Centre here in Bengaluru is about more than expanding our operations—it reinforces our commitment to innovation, safety, quality and performance. Bengaluru, known for its vibrant technology development and skilled talent pool, provides an ideal environment for our Global Capability Centre and we believe it can help us drive our mission forward to improve patient outcomes through advanced robotic surgical technologies,” said Darla Hutton, Vice President Commercial Operations and Marketing Asia & Interim General Manager India, Intuitive.