Group Leader, Clinical Medical Physics & Proton Therapy

PSI Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis (LEA); Villigen; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Scherrer Institute is seeking a Group Leader for Clinical Medical Physics and Therapy Planning at the Villigen campus. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality assurance, and oversee clinical activities across multiple facilities in a dynamic research environment.

The role requires a physics/medical physics background, Swiss certification, radiotherapy experience, and strong leadership with a collaborative spirit. English fluency is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in physics, medical physics, or a related field.
• Swiss certification in medical physics or equivalent recognized in Switzerland.
• Substantial professional experience in radiotherapy.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to set direction, delegate responsibilities and monitor team activities.
• Excellent command of English; German knowledge is an advantage.
• Willingness to work irregular hours in accordance with patient treatment schedules.

Responsibilities

• Technical, organizational and personnel leadership of the Clinical Medical Physics Group and of the Therapy Planning team (therapy planning integrated into medical physics).
• Budget responsibility, clinical duty service, working time monitoring and absence planning.
• Coordinate information exchange across organizational units; coaching and development of team members.
• Clinical operational responsibility for medical physics activities at Gantry 2, Gantry 3 and Optis.
• Lead clinical medical physics and therapy planning support; develop quality assurance across facilities.
• Drive modernization of the clinical program (digitalization, automation, AI tools) and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

University degree in physics/medical physics

Swiss certification in medical physics

Job description

Paul Scherrer Institute is seeking a Group Leader for Clinical Medical Physics and Therapy Planning at the Villigen campus. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality assurance, and oversee clinical activities across multiple facilities in a dynamic research environment.

The role requires a physics/medical physics background, Swiss certification, radiotherapy experience, and strong leadership with a collaborative spirit. English fluency is essential; German is a plus.