Varian—Now Part of Siemens Healthineers

Varian has long been on a mission to help create a world without fear of cancer. Now, as a Siemens Healthineers company, we are working as one, based on a more expansive perspective of the patient's journey than ever before. As a result, our vision for the future – and what we can achieve on behalf of patients – has expanded and become much more comprehensive.

Given the broad portfolio of imaging and cancer care technologies and services that we offer as one unified company, we are working together to create an oncology ecosystem that enables us to support care providers along the entire cancer care continuum.

Our History

We’re proud of our pioneering history, helping to advance radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and many other vital cancer-fighting tools. We believe cancer is beatable, and we’re excited to see each new development that proves us right.

Brothers Russell and Sigurd Varian worked to develop a source of strong microwave signals to improve air navigation and warn of potential Nazi bombing raids. On August 30, 1937, they demonstrated their invention: the klystron tube, a high-frequency amplifier for generating microwaves.

1937

Varian Associates is founded by a group of scientists with strong connections to Stanford University, including Russell and Sigurd Varian, William Hansen, Edward Ginzton, and others.

The company incorporates and opens for business with $22,000 of capital and six full-time employees.

1948

Employees

5,155

Employees

Locations Worldwide

57

Locations Worldwide

Years of Innovation

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Years of Innovation

Corporate citizenship

We care deeply about the world we live in and work. That fuels our commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Our founders, Russell and Sigurd Varian, we're passionately dedicated to conservation and justice, and we are proud to maintain that tradition to this day.

Executive Leadership

Heartfelt ethical leadership drives everything we do. Our executive team is devoted to our mission and ensuring that our employees, customers, and everyone touched by Varian technology are well cared for today and in the future.

Careers

Human ingenuity is at the core of our mission. We’re looking for bright, caring, inspired people to help power new victories over cancer. Let’s work together to create a world without fear of cancer

Technology alone won’t beat cancer. We need you.