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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Quality Assurance Specialist

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCologne, Germany

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 root-cause analysis, investigation writing, and managing corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ability to identify procedural gaps and product risk and recommend contingency plans and strategies to mitigate compliance risks.
  • 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, or equivalent experience; the degree is preferred.
  • Ability to travel 10%–25%.
  • Three to five years of relevant quality assurance experience in an industry regulated by 21 CFR Part 211 or Part 212.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to solve problems creatively, reprioritize multiple times per day, and deliver results on time.
  • Ability to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. export control law.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality oversight of a U.S.-based site that manufactures and distributes radioactive sterile injectables (PET) under 21 CFR Part 212 and USP 825 for Siemens Healthineers Radiopharma.
  • Focus on GMP investigations and corrective and preventive actions, change management, batch release and batch record reviews, site quality audits, and data integrity audits to support Radiopharma’s quality oversight functions.
  • Provide on-site support for training and mentoring, perform internal and third-party quality audits, and host or support FDA inspections.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on assigned topics and provide 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 facilities.

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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