Lead Clinical Medical Physicist

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; On-site; CHF 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, Switzerland invites applications for a Lead Clinical Medical Physicist. You will steer the Clinical Medical Physics Group and the Therapy Planning team, shaping clinical program strategy and ensuring high-quality patient care within proton therapy operations.

You will lead budgeting, operational planning, QA programs, and cross‑unit information exchange, while mentoring staff and driving research collaborations, publications and the adoption of digital

Qualifications

• University degree in physics or medical physics.
• Swiss certification in medical physics or equivalent.
• Substantial professional experience in radiotherapy.
• Proven leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English; German knowledge advantageous.
• Willingness to work irregular hours aligned with patient schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical, organizational, and personnel aspects of the Clinical Medical Physics Group.
• Oversee budget, clinical duty service, and staffing planning.
• Coordinate information exchange across units and drive QA and digital initiatives.
• Coach and develop team members and mentors staff.
• Lead clinical physics activities at Gantry 2, Gantry 3 and Optis.
• Drive QA programs and modernization of the clinical program.
• Initiate and participate in research and development projects.
• Present results at national and international conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Education

University degree in physics or medical physics

Job description

Lead Clinical Medical Physicist

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.

PSI is a pioneer in the field of proton therapy. It conducts technological and clinical research to optimize spot‑scanning proton beam therapy and to expand the range of indications for proton radiotherapy. In addition to its research activities, PSI provides a clinical program for patients with indications approved for proton beam therapy within the Swiss health care system. At the Center for Proton Therapy CPT, deep‑seated tumors are treated using two gantries, while ocular tumors are treated on a dedicated beam line. The medical physics research program focuses on advanced imaging, treatment planning, and proton therapy delivery.

Your tasks as a Group Leader

• Technical, organizational and personnel leadership of the Clinical Medical Physics Group and of the Therapy Planning team (therapy planning is integrated into the medical physics groups)
• Responsibility for the group budget, clinical duty service, working time monitoring and absence planning
• Coordination of the technical and administrative exchange of information across all organizational units
• Coaching and individual development of team members
• Clinical operational responsibility for medical physics activities at the facilities Gantry 2, Gantry 3 and Optis
• Leadership of clinical medical physics and therapy planning support
• Leadershipand further development of the quality assurance program for all facilities
• Interest in the continuous modernization of the clinical program (digitalization, automation, efficiency, use of AI tools, …)
• Initiation of and contribution tostrategic initiatives within the Medical Physicists Platform
• Initiation, leadership and participation in research and development projects in part in an inter-departmental collaboration
• Presentation of research and development results through scientific publications and contributions to national and international conferences

Your profile

• University degree in physics, medical physics or a related field
• Swiss certification in medical physics or an equivalent qualification recognized in Switzerland
• Substantial professional experience in radiotherapy
• Demonstrable leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to set direction, think strategically, establish priorities, delegate responsibilities and monitor team activities
• Inspiring and empowering leadership style
• Strong aptitude for working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams and building on individual strengths, all this in a collaborative spirit
• Ability to work effectively in a complex and fast‑paced clinical and scientific environment
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of German is an advantage
• Willingness to work irregular hours in accordance with patient treatment schedules

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on‑site infrastructure.

For further information, please contact Dario Veghini, phone [phone].

Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch