Medical Physicist, R&D

Hologic, Inc.; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 84,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. is seeking a Medical Physicist, R&D to join the Breast & Skeletal Health Research & Development team. The role collaborates with engineering and cross‑functional teams to support the development, integration, and enhancement of imaging systems used in diagnosis and treatment.

This position applies scientific expertise in medical imaging physics and radiation-based technologies to help ensure imaging systems are safe, effective, and clinically valuable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medical Physics or related field is required.
• PhD preferred and highly regarded.
• 3+ years in medical imaging device design or development is desirable.
• Familiarity with IEC 60601, IEC 62366 and FDA regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of medical physics to develop and optimize imaging devices.
• Provide medical physics expertise during R&D for imaging systems.
• Evaluate imaging properties to enhance performance and clinical value.
• Investigate technical issues related to imaging systems and troubleshoot.
• Collaborate with clinicians and field teams to support product issues post-release.
• Support quality programs and systems engineering activities throughout development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentations

Imaging systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering & imaging

Creativity & initiative

Education

Master’s degree in Medical Physics

PhD preferred

Job description

Hologic is seeking a Medical Physicist, R&D to join our Breast & Skeletal Health Research & Development team. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to support the development, integration, and enhancement of imaging systems used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

This position applies scientific expertise in medical imaging physics and radiation-based technologies to help ensure imaging systems are safe, effective, and clinically valuable. The role spans research, new product development, system integration, and post-release product support, while working closely with clinicians and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply principles of medical physics and imaging science to the development and optimization of medical devices and imaging technologies.
• Provide medical physics expertise during research and new product development for imaging systems.
• Evaluate and characterize imaging properties and operating parameters to enhance system performance, reliability, and clinical functionality.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex or unusual technical issues related to imaging systems.
• Partner with medical physicists and clinicians in the field to support Marketing, Customer Experience, and Field Service in resolving customer issues with released products.
• Support the MQSA Quality Control program for Breast Health X-ray systems and assist with quality control training for end users.
• Contribute to systems engineering activities, including concept development, requirements specification, design, and implementation.
• Support the documentation and development of product features, ensuring clinical and user needs are reflected in design decisions.
• Evaluate imaging performance during system integration and validation activities.
• Mentor and guide peers to build imaging product knowledge and technical capability across the team.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance tools, technologies, and development processes.
• Stay current with emerging imaging technologies and scientific advancements.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Medical Physics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field required
• PhD preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 0+ years with a PhD
• Experience in medical device design and development is preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards such as IEC 60601, IEC 62366, and FDA regulations is desirable

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to create and deliver technical presentations
• Understanding of imaging system performance, system integration, and product development
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Broad understanding of engineering disciplines and medical imaging technologies
• Creativity, initiative, and curiosity in solving complex technical challenges

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $97,900- $153,200 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.