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Kulbir Singh Sandhu

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Vice President of Research And Development at Varian
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Kulbir is an accomplished global technology executive, currently serving as the Vice President of Research and Development at Varian. With a PhD from Colorado State University and an MBA from Johns Hopkins, he leads large international teams in developing innovative medical devices and oncology solutions. Colleagues describe him as an open-minded, fair, and enabling leader.

Outside of his corporate roles, Kulbir has a passion for education, having served as a faculty member for a project management program at UC Berkeley. He maintains a strong connection to his roots, expressing pride in his Punjabi heritage and the resilience of his hometowns community.

Unique fact: Kulbir is a prolific inventor, holding 68 patents that have been granted worldwide.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Research And Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Medical Device Innovation
He has a long track record of new product creation in medical devices, surgical instruments, and digital technology, and is a prolific inventor with 68 patents.
Oncology Technology
His current role is Global Head of Oncology and VP of R&D at Varian, a leading cancer care company. He was also a strategic thought leader to Oncology at Roche.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Vice President of Research And Development
Varian
9-2019 - 9-2021
APAC & China Regional CTO
Roche
9-2017 - 8-2019
APAC Regional Head, Healthcare Strategy and solutions
A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research
6-2014 - 6-2018
Sr. Director, Software and Infrastructure
Earlens Corporation
6-2012 - 6-2014
VP, Professional Services, APAC Region
Mardil Medical
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Education
MBA
The Johns Hopkins University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Colorado State University
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