Sr. Site General Manager, Proton Therapy (Baltimore, MD)
Baltimore, MD 
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Job Description

Together, we can beat cancer.

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to improve people's lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manages an individual or pair of proton therapy sites with each site assigned a staff of field service engineers. Any multi-site assignment will be within a regional geographical area.
  • Responsible for establishing site budgets, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring revenue objectives are met.
  • Directs the coordination of technical and administrative support activities including system installation, commissioning, corrective and preventative maintenance, and engineering change upgrades to provide the highest level of service, maximize customer satisfaction and achieve financial objectives.
  • Performs all required management responsibilities including but not limited to implementing the company's policies, programs, and guidelines; ensuring employee productivity, growth, and training; managing resources; knowing Varian's business; and maintaining functional, technical, and external market awareness necessary for managing immediate organization.
  • Analyzes operational processes, escalation procedures and performs training needs assessments for identifying opportunities for service delivery improvements and value add to the customer.
  • Responsible for meeting and adhering to all contractual obligations. Ensures that all deliverables are met and will coordinate with all parties to fulfill requirements.
  • Responsible for coordination of escalation process for clinical down time events and/or project delays.
  • Establishes contact and communication with customers on all aspects of the proton therapy equipment on site.
  • Establishes defined contacts within Varian to address customer concerns with non-proton therapy support equipment.
  • Follows both company and local safety policies.
  • Participates in the resolution of customer concerns and defining and developing a customer strategy.
  • Manages and/or ensures the site(s) shift schedule to fulfill the contractual obligations and coordinates required resources for system down events, major planned maintenance, and modifications.
  • Expected to coordinate with site technical leads and regional product support engineers to ensure staffing and support requirements.
  • Accountable for the quality of documentation and reporting for site performance.
  • Ensures that assigned site(s) are performing the analysis of system data and the ordering of stock and spare parts, to ensure all materials are available for scheduled and emergency service and maintenance activities within the agreed budgets.
  • Ensures that the Site Team establishes and maintains communications with the GFO (Global Field Operations) and regional teams.
  • Ensures proper methods of team communication are established and takes immediate corrective actions to address deficiencies. Such communication includes, but not limited to, shift assignments, ancillary support roles and shift to shift status reports.
  • Coaches team on the quality of documentation and reports that are provided according to the processes in place.

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 10 years of related experience.
  • 5 years of management experience or supervisory equivalent.
  • Demonstrated soft skills such as interpersonal communication, listening, time management, problem-solving, leadership and empathy.
  • Strong in building and maintaining successful and effective working relationships with direct reports, management peers and other colleagues.
  • Ability, competence, and confidence to lead diverse teams and build strong teams to create a collaborative and customer focused environment.
  • Proficient in utilizing business tools such as Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to speak and present publicly.
  • Comprehensive understanding of process, technical design, and quality objectives.
  • Experience with technical systems in a regulated medical device organization.

Other Desired Skills and Knowledge:

  • Experience with HCM (e.g., Workday), CRM (Salesforce) and ERP (SAP) product and productivity software.
  • Project management experience.
  • Strong can do and solution orientated focus.
  • Knowledge and experience of medical device field service operations.

Special Job Requirements:

  • Willingness to work flexible hours including beyond standard work week hours.
  • Expected to work onsite and occasionally coordinate system downtime events from offsite locations.
  • Occupational exposure to radiation and other occupational hazards pertaining to the installation and maintenance of the Proton Therapy System.
  • Ability to access and work within confined spaces and heights.
  • Standing, sitting, or stooping for extended periods of time.
  • Expect to travel up to 20 % annually.

Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.

We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.

#TogetherWeFight

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Varian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 10 years
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