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Our Global Team:

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

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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.

Varian is looking for a User Experience Researcher to join our expanding Radiation Oncology Solutions Business Unit. This role requires a strong background in research and human factors. The ideal candidate will conduct a range of user research studies to inform the design and enhancement of our hardware and software products, while also fostering a deeper understanding of customer needs and experiences.

You are responsible for:

Planning and executing high-quality research to help us define the long-term goal of the product

Earning partners' trust to drive effective relationships.

Demonstrating proven knowledge of the problems, how competitors solve them, and where gaps exist.

Designing research plans:

Clearly defining your long- and short-term research goals and research questions in alignment with stakeholders.

Planning user research initiatives for the product line you are working on.

Actively contributing to the user research process and documentation.

Running research:

Conducting a variety of research studies including contextual inquiry, user interviews, focus groups, task analysis, card sorting, expert reviews, design walkthroughs, formative and summative usability tests, and surveys.

Extensive experience with planning and running usability tests is an absolute must (optional with eye tracking).

Communicating research data and outcomes to the program stakeholders, provide easy to understand KPIs, and advise on the next steps.

Executing within the medical environment constrains:

Leading the UCD activities for your product line, according to our work instructions.

Ensuring all required Design documentation comply with the IEC 62366-1:2015 specification.

Collaborating to learn and grow:

Actively engaging with Sr designers and Sr researchers to give and solicit feedback to continually ensure that your research is meets high quality standards.

Actively seeking feedback from team members to you grow.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters in psychology, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, or closely related field is preferred

5+ years of experience in user research with an emphasis on research related to software and hardware product design

Excellent knowledge of User Centered Design process and the ability to apply them flexibly across a variety of project types.

Have an online portfolio or a PDF portfolio that can be shared along with the application. Application without a portfolio will not be considered.

Great communication and presentation skills that speak to a broad range of audiences.

Experience working in the healthcare domain with design control, regulatory practices, and standards for medical devices or similar regulated industries is a nice to have.

Knowledge of agile software development methods is highly desired.

Skills Profile

Excellent analytical abilities, especially about understanding user behavior.

Experience working with designers, product managers, and engineers in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Experience with running complex usability tests, surveys and qualitative research.

Good understanding of quantitative methods.

Proven track record of delivering commitments on time.

A proven track record of working well with multi-disciplinary/multi-cultural teams.

Leadership Competencies

Collaborative: Builds partnerships and ensures shared success

Inspires others: Shares passion for our vision, culture, and opportunity

Curious: Motivated by discovery and exploration in research, technology, and solution delivery

Business minded: Demonstrates strategic thinking, operational intelligence, and sound judgment

Results-oriented: Keeps bias towards progress, and not just action

Accountable: Owns and keeps commitments

Courageous: Willing to make hard decisions in service of the business

At Siemens Healthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greater cause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. What unites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our common purpose:  To innovate for healthcare, building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into even better healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership of our work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally. 

The base pay range for this position is

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Siemens Healthineers offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay.  

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