Varian Medical Systems reviews

3.9

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,336 total reviews)

Arthur Kaindl

66% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Varian Medical Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Varian Medical Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
1.0
Jul 30, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, OK salary. Company still has secure market position with regard to some flagship products. There are some really good people who work here. Unfortunately, they are overshadowed. The clinical education department is better suited for new grads or lower ranking radiation oncology personnel, rather than for more knowledgeable, seasoned, higher ranking professionals. Good for therapists, but not attractive for certified, clinical medical physicists.

Cons

Extremely poor management exists at all levels in clinical education. The working environment is politically toxic. A "clickish, "ol-boys club" is very much in place. To an outrageous extent, false work reviews, false (often preposterous) accusations, workplace bullying, downright lies, and all manner of underhanded tactics are often used to subdue employees who are seen as a threat by some unscrupulous individuals. Unfortunately, workplace bullying is not yet against the law in most states. A Laissez-faire approach to management is the norm. They are taking what they perceive as the easy way out. Beware of taking a job here where you have more credentials, experience, and expertise than your coworkers and especially your manager. You may become a target. Run! Don't just walk away. For me, this was absolutely the worst working environment in my substantial career. Unbelievable.

2.0
Dec 28, 2018

Below Average Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is average for the medical industry, Good benefits & the company is a leader in the industry.

Cons

Poor Work-Life balance, Old processes using word documents and spreadsheets. Poor software products that rarely work correctly creating extra work and constant apologies to customers .

2.0
May 4, 2018

Stay Away From Education Department

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Paycheck, Stability. Non-management coworkers. On site cafeteria.

Cons

Completely incompetent management. People were working unpaid overtime just so they wouldn't be yelled at and still got in trouble for not doing enough work. Broken promises. Mangement sabotaging inter-company transfers.

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