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Varian Medical Systems Company Culture
Varian Medical Systems Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Varian Medical Systems' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+eNPS
AExecutive Team
B+Outlook
B+Leadership
BVarian Medical Systems CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Dow Wilson
79 /100
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Diversity at Varian Medical Systems
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Varian Medical Systems have rated Executive Team, Happiness, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Varian Medical Systems
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Varian Medical Systems have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Varian Medical Systems eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
36
Varian Medical Systems employees are 36% more likely to recommend Varian Medical Systems as a great place to work
| 58% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Varian Medical Systems
Working at Varian Medical Systems is rated highly by 102 employees, across various culture dimensions. Varian Medical Systems employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, eNPS, and Executive Team categories, putting Varian Medical Systems’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Varian Medical Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Varian Medical Systems
B
Overall Company Culture at Varian Medical Systems is rated B
Last updated 2 months ago
Top
25%
Varian Medical Systems ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Varian Medical Systems Employee Reviews
Out of 143 Varian Medical Systems employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Varian Medical Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From Varian Medical Systems Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a pretty quick process.
- What makes you most happy at work?Getting success stories about treated patients.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?It is an environment of always learning
Constructive Feedback From Varian Medical Systems Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More of it would make me feel better.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Understand and accept realities and learn to adapt with changing times. Have perception and foresight to see impact of R&D Cost Cutting on the future of this organization.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?They offered a job. But there was no written offer letter
Varian Medical Systems Company Information
Varian Medical Systems Company Overview
Varian Medical Systems is a manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions.
Varian Medical Systems Mission, Vision & Values
Varian Medical Systems Mission Statement
Varian's mission is to combine the ingenuity of people with the power of data and technology to achieve new victories against cancer. Very early on, we pioneered the use of high energy X-rays for cancer treatments and developed the first linear accelerators to deliver radiotherapy. Today, we are the world's leading supplier of radiotherapy treatment solutions, continually improving delivery systems and advancing the field with new technologies, such as radiosurgery and proton therapy. The people of Varian Medical Systems share this mission and understand that it takes all of us working as one to ultimately conquer cancer. Together, we are your partner for life.
Varian Medical Systems Vision Statement
Achieving this vision of a world without fear of cancer within the next 3 years may sound like science fiction to some. Cancer remains one of the deadliest and most difficult to treat diseases in the world. However, with many of the advances being made today, it is entirely possible for this vision to become reality by 248.
Varian Medical Systems Values
- Customers First
- Partners for life
- Inspired Innovation
- Doing Well by Doing the Right Thing
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Varian Medical Systems
Financial growth and technical innovation are common measures of a company’s performance. But for Varian Medical Systems, success in these areas is not enough. We must achieve our corporate goals in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. While our company continues to develop better therapeutic capabilities for the clinicians who fight cancer, we strive to do so in ways which extend access to advanced care, improve clinical outcomes, optimize safety and make a positive impact on the communities where we operate.
Varian is dedicated to conducting worldwide business operations in an environmentally conscious manner that safeguards both neighboring communities and the global environment. We believe that implementing environmentally sustainable business practices, such as pollution prevention and resource conservation, not only helps minimize environmental impact but helps create long-term shareholder value.
| Headquarter | 3100 Hansen Way Palo Alto, CA 94304 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.varian.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1948 |
| Tel | (650)424-8617 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VAR |
Varian Medical Systems Competitors
Varian Medical Systems competitors include Act-On Software, Brainlab, and Accuray. Varian Medical Systems ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Varian Medical Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Varian Medical Systems Employees
102 employees at Varian Medical Systems have reviewed Varian Medical Systems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 102 Varian Medical Systems employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Varian Medical Systems are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Varian Medical Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Varian Medical Systems are pleased with their team. 102 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Varian Medical Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Varian Medical Systems believe the environment at Varian Medical Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Varian Medical Systems is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Varian Medical Systems work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Varian Medical Systems are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Varian Medical Systems employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Varian Medical Systems report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Varian Medical Systems have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
88% of Varian Medical Systems employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Varian Medical Systems employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of Varian Medical Systems employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Varian Medical Systems employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
79% of Varian Medical Systems employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Varian Medical Systems - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Varian Medical Systems is that the company was prepared on their first day. Varian Medical Systems employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Varian Medical Systems KPIs and OKRs
At Varian Medical Systems 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Varian Medical Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Varian Medical Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Varian Medical Systems CEO & Leadership
Varian Medical Systems CEO - Dow Wilson
79 /100
Dow’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Varian Medical Systems’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Sales department, Male employees, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Varian Medical Systems’s competitors, Dow Wilson ranks right above Act-On Software CEO Kate Johnson. Under Wilson’s leadership, Varian Medical Systems employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Outlook. Professional Development and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Varian Medical Systems could stand to see real improvement.
Varian Medical Systems Leadership
The Varian Medical Systems Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Dow Wilson, Executive VP & President of Oncology Systems Kolleen Kennedy, and Vice Chairman Timothy Guertin
Dow Wilson CEO / President
Dow Wilson serves as the CEO / President of Varian Medical Systems.
Kolleen Kennedy Executive VP & President of Oncology Systems
Ms. Kolleen T. Kennedy has been Executive Vice President and President of Oncology Systems at Varian Medical Systems,... read more
Timothy Guertin Vice Chairman
Mr. Timothy E. Guertin has been Vice Chairman at Varian Medical Systems, Inc. since September 29, 2012 and has been its... read more
Gary Bischoping Jr. Senior VP of Finance & CFO
Mr. Gary E. Bischoping, Jr. has been Chief Financial Officer at Varian Medical Systems, Inc. since May 8, 2017 and has... read more
Clarence Verhoef Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller
Mr. Clarence R. Verhoef has been Corporate Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller at Varian Medical... read more
Franco Palomba Corporate Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
Mr. Franco N. Palomba serves as Corporate Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Varian Medical Systems Inc.... read more
Chris Toth President of Global Commercial & Field Operations
Mr. Chris Toth has been President of Global Commercial & Field Operations at Varian Medical Systems, Inc. since March... read more
Andrew Whitman Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
Mr. Andrew Whitman, also known as Andy, has been Senior Vice President of Government Affairs of Varian Medical Systems,... read more
Corey Zankowski Ph.D. Chief Technology Innovation Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. Corey Zankowski, Ph.D. has been Chief Technology Innovation Officer and Senior Vice President at Varian Medical... read more
Varian Medical Systems Salaries
How much does Varian Medical Systems pay?
How much do people at Varian Medical Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Varian Medical Systems is $115,227, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,949, or $64 per hour.
At Varian Medical Systems, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $245,748 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,257 annually. Average Varian Medical Systems salaries by department include: Product at $169,927, Finance at $87,604, HR at $145,863, and Marketing at $108,227. Half of Varian Medical Systems salaries are above $133,949.
50 employees at Varian Medical Systems rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 152 ratings) while 46 employees at Varian Medical Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 51 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Varian Medical Systems employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Architect, Group Product Manager, and Customer Service Manager. Comparably data has a total of 8 salary records from Varian Medical Systems employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $193k | $193k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $246k | $246k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $308k | $308k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $315k | $315k | 100th Percentile |
$115,227*
Average Compensation
$133,949*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Varian Medical Systems Salaries by City
Varian Medical Systems Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Varian Medical Systems
Diverse employees at Varian Medical Systems score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Varian Medical Systems in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Varian Medical Systems across various culture dimensions.
Diversity and inclusiveness are essential components of our culture of innovation, productivity and creativity, and help sustain our competitive advantage. Varian is committed to expanding and leveraging the diversity of our workforce on an individual level. We treat all employees with respect and dignity, valuing individual differences that reflect the diversity of our global workforce.,,
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Varian Medical Systems Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Varian Medical Systems PTO
Varian Medical Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Varian Medical Systems' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 40% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Varian Medical Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Varian Medical Systems Careers
Varian Medical Systems Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Varian Medical Systems applied for 65 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
65
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (65 out of 65)
- 0% Denied ( out of 65)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 65)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 65)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Varian Medical Systems on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
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Marketing | 25% | |
Legal | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Akron | 25% | |
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Palo Alto | 25% | |
Cumming | 25% | |
Seattle | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Varian Medical Systems
What is Varian Medical Systems address?
Varian Medical Systems location is at 3100 Hansen Way
Who is the CEO of Varian Medical Systems?
Varian Medical Systems CEO is Dow Wilson, their score by employees is 79
What is Varian Medical Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for Varian Medical Systems is 36
What is Varian Medical Systems revenue?
Varian Medical Systems revenue is $3B
What is the salary for Principal Designer in Varian Medical Systems?
Principal Designer average salary in the US is 184k
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