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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Quality Assurance Specialist

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited States$101k - $138.9k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably sterile drug manufacturing, and/or PET radiopharmaceuticals under 21 CFR Part 212 and Part 11 and/or USP 825.
  • Experience interpreting regulatory policies and guidance documents and applying them appropriately to related activities.
  • Expertise in quality assurance disciplines including root-cause problem solving, investigation writing, and corrective and preventive action management.
  • Ability to identify procedural gaps and product risk and recommend contingency plans and strategies to mitigate compliance risk.
  • Completed studies in microbiology and/or analytical chemistry.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, or pharmacy is preferred; equivalent experience is acceptable.
  • Ability to travel 10%–25%.
  • Three to five years of relevant quality assurance experience in a 21 CFR Part 211- or Part 212-regulated industry.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality oversight of a U.S.-based site manufacturing and distributing radioactive sterile injectables (PET) under 21 CFR Part 212 and USP 825 for Siemens Healthineers Radiopharma.
  • Focus on good manufacturing practice investigations and corrective and preventive actions, change management, batch release and batch record reviews, site quality audits, and data integrity audits to support Radiopharma quality oversight functions.
  • Provide on-site support for training and mentoring, perform internal and third-party quality audits, and host and support FDA inspections.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on assigned topics, providing input on related policies, procedures, and decisions.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects.
  • Manage site quality metrics, including reducing batch record corrections, investigations, failed batches due to operator error, and other assigned quality metrics.
  • Review internal forms, manage inventory, observe staff qualifications, and inspect the facility.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably sterile drug manufacturing, and/or PET radiopharmaceuticals under 21 CFR Part 212 and Part 11 and/or USP 825.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
1948

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