Validation Specialist – Radiation Therapy

Siemens Healthineers

Validation Specialist ensuring high quality medical devices for clinical users in Radiation Therapy. Collaborating with global teams to drive quality improvements and optimize clinical workflows.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,980 - $159,478 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure that validation is complete, and that Varian’s products are safe, effective, and meet the user’s intended use, with good objective test evidence prior to release.
Evaluate and discuss clinical practices, treatment techniques and clinical process optimizations with Product Management, User Experience and Design Engineering teams to define new product requirements.
Provide continuous feedback and implement improvements to the design, development, and modification of radiation and oncology products and systems.
Support development and maintenance of Varian products, including Oncology Information Systems, Treatment Planning Management Systems, and Treatment Delivery and Imaging Systems.
Define strategy for assuring thorough design validation of new products to demonstrate that they meet design and intended use requirements.
Develop, modify, and execute design validation plans to meet product and system requirements.
Participate in requirements analysis, use case development, and risk hazard analysis.
Analyze and write test designs and procedures, establish traceability to requirements and risk mitigations.
In addition to exploratory testing, consult with Product Verification Engineers, Product Marketing, User Experience and Project Management to resolve usability, requirements, software, and scope problems.
Ability to work as a part of a global development team and capability to travel globally (5-25%) to support Varian’s validation efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current clinical certification/registration as a Radiation Therapist plus five (5) years of Radiation Oncology clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist
Degree (B.A., B.S., or its foreign degree equivalent) plus five (5) years of Radiation Oncology clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist and/or Clinical Applications Specialist using Varian’s products
Thorough understanding of simulation, imaging, and treatment delivery clinical workflow scenarios in a radiation therapy center including proficiency with:
treatment delivery using a variety of techniques including IMRT and VMAT
performing stereotactic radiosurgeries for brain (SRS) & lung (SBRT) treatments
Knowledge of radiation safety practices, including safe handling of ionizing radiation equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
life insurance
long-term and short-term disability insurance
paid parking/public transportation
paid time off
paid sick and safe time

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Hard Skills & Tools

design validationtest designrisk hazard analysistreatment deliveryIMRTVMATstereotactic radiosurgeryclinical workflow analysisradiation safety practicesionizing radiation equipment handling

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationfeedback implementationproblem-solvingglobal teamwork

Certifications

Radiation Therapist certification