Don't expect job satisfaction - Director Varian Medical Systems Employee Review

1.0
4 May 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good compensation plan. Vacation accrues quickly. At least you will feel good knowing whatever work you are able to contribute might help people with cancer.

Cons

Varian is a complacent "good ol' boy" organization that's come a long way, but still has a long way to go. The old Varian was heavily relationship focused while the new Varian compensated by going too far in the other direction with metrics. Adding metrics to guide them was a good thing, but they went overboard focusing on each and every single tree--losing sight of the forest. And somewhere along the line in all of it, they lost their heart. At points, you feel like you work for the evil empire.

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5.0
19 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Innovative products with high competition and market leader

Cons

Poor management decisions can lead to mismanagement

5.0
17 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are multiple complex projects in development with large, international, and very talented teams. Company benefits are excellent. Culture is great.

Cons

Funding was rearranged and as a result ~35 employees were laid off in the Austin office in 2024.

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