Medical Physicist (f/m/d) - Proton Therapy

Siemens Healthineers; Troisdorf; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers Proton Therapy Solutions seeks an experienced Medical Physicist to support the development and validation of advanced technologies for customers. You will work within the Product Management & Validation team alongside engineering and service teams to drive innovations for proton therapy systems.

Clinical experience with proton therapy systems is mandatory. You will advise on testing strategies, data analysis, regulatory compliance, QA, and dosimetric equipment management,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, or related field, or M.S. with board certification (mandatory).
• Clinical residency or post-doctoral training with at least 2 years of Radiation Therapy Physics experience.
• Board certification by ABR or equivalent.
• Proton therapy system experience preferred (ProBeam/ProBeam 360).
• English fluent; German language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of clinical software/hardware incl. ARIA, Eclipse, proton therapy systems and QA tools.
• Perform calibrations on radiation therapy equipment and prepare calibration reports.
• Conduct radiation dosimetry characterization of new equipment and techniques.
• Manage treatment-planning computer systems, including database maintenance and QA programs.
• Develop and maintain QA programs in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety standards.
• Support development of new products through technical consulting, requirements definition, and test methodology development.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support, with up to 50% travel as required.

Skills

Radiation dosimetry

English fluency

Regulatory compliance understanding

Clinical software knowledge

On-site and remote support

Education

Ph.D. in Physics/Medical Physics

M.S. in Physics/Medical Physics with board certification

Tools

ARIA

Eclipse

MATLAB

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Proton Therapy Solutions is seeking an experienced Medical Physicist (f/m/d) Proton Therapy to support the development and validation of advanced technologies for our customers. As part of the Product Management & Validation team, you will work closely with product management, engineering, and service teams to drive innovations that enhance our proton therapy systems. Clinical experience with a proton therapy system is required. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on testing strategies, data analysis, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and dosimetric equipment management. Join a highly skilled and motivated team dedicated to advancing proton therapy delivery, imaging, and research. Your expertise will play a direct role in shaping cutting-edge solutions that improve patient care worldwide.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of clinical software and hardware, including ARIA, Eclipse, proton therapy systems, quality assurance tools and software, and related analysis programs (e.g., MatLab), as well as standard dosimetric equipment
• Perform calibrations on all radiation therapy equipment and prepare comprehensive calibration reports
• Conduct radiation dosimetry characterization of new radiation treatment equipment and techniques
• Manage treatment-planning computer systems, including database maintenance and quality assurance programs
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs in compliance with applicable regulatory agencies and safety standards
• Support the development of new products and engineering initiatives through technical consulting, education, requirements definition, and test methodology development
• Provide onsite and remote technical support, with up to 50% travel as required

Your Qualifications And Experience

• Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, or a closely related discipline, or M.S. in the same fields with board certification
• Completion of a clinical residency or post-doctoral training with a minimum of two years of experience performing Radiation Therapy Physics in a clinical setting is mandatory
• Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology or an equivalent certifying board
• Demonstrated competence in the theory and practice of radiation dosimetry
• Familiarity with current radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience with proton therapy systems, preferably ProBeam or ProBeam 360
• Familiarity with product life cycle management within the medical industry
• Exposure to FLASH and FLASH research methodologies as well as working knowledge of imaging systems such as CBCT, CT, and related modalities is an advantage
• Business fluent in English, German language proficiency is an advantage

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.