Jonathan Sorger is a seasoned executive in the medical technology sector, currently serving as Vice President at Intuitive Surgical since March 2010, where responsibilities include guiding investigations into imaging and navigation, managing corporate investments, and overseeing initial efforts in robotic surgery and augmented reality, culminating in FDA approvals. Prior to this role, Jonathan served as Manager of Research at Varian Medical Systems, focusing on biologically-based medical devices and strategic research partnerships. Academic experience includes a Lecturer position at Stanford University, where curriculum development for the Department of Bioengineering was a key responsibility, and a Pre-IRTA Research Fellow role at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, engaging in groundbreaking research on ischemic heart disease. Jonathan holds an MBA from Stanford University and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.