R&D Research Expert

Iba; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 132,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Time-based compensation

Above & beyond award

Referral rewards

Job summary

IBA is seeking an R&D Research Expert to advance FLASH proton therapy research in collaboration with a global team. Based in Philadelphia, you will bridge IBA’s R&D efforts between Belgium and the customer’s team, driving design, development, and deployment of HW/SW for FLASH research.

You will coordinate on-site activities, lead troubleshooting of beam-related issues, and contribute to the FLASH master plan and program management, with travel up to 20% and potential 2-year assignments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering.
• PhD preferred.
• At least 2 years of beam physics system ownership for a ProteusPLUS site (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of cyclotron operations, beam health monitoring equipment and dosimetry tools.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts regarding beam issues with successful results.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, install and hand over HW and SW solutions for FLASH research on ProteusPLUS/ProteusONE to the local IBA team and customer’s clinical research team.
• Coordinate on-site follow-up and corrective actions for IBA’s R&D teams.
• Consolidate FLASH activities and report progress to the FLASH Steering Committee.
• Collaborate with IBA R&D teams in Belgium and the customer’s team in Philadelphia to advance research into FLASH proton therapy.

Skills

Beam physics

Cyclotron operations

Troubleshooting

Customer relationship management

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

At IBA, we’re not just building technology - we’re shaping the future of Cancer care. Headquartered in Belgium and powered by over 2,200 passionate professionals worldwide, our mission is simple yet profound: Protect, Enhance, and Save lives.

For almost 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge equipment and software for diagnostics, Cancer treatment, and industrial applications. As the global leader in Proton Therapy, we’ve helped treat over 140,000 patients and deployed more than 700 particle accelerators across the globe.

Our expertise spans four dynamic business lines:

• Proton Therapy – delivering next-generation precision treatment
• Radiopharmaceuticals – supporting oncology care with premium services and equipment
• Dosimetry – ensuring safety and quality in medical equipment
• Industrial Accelerators – advancing technology for medical and industrial use

Joining IBA means becoming part of a team that dares to push boundaries. We collaborate with the world’s top oncologists, engineers, and scientists to deliver life-changing solutions. If you’re driven by purpose and eager to make a real impact, you’ll find your place here—where innovation meets meaning.

Ready to give your career a deeper purpose? Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission

As an R&D (Research and Development) Research Expert, you will be part of the CRA (Clinical Research & Application) group within the R&D department of our PT (Proton Therapy) BU (Business Unit) and be based in Philadelphia (either locally contracted, or on a mission of minimum 2 years). You will be key to the continuation of the at the University of Pennsylvania Proton Therapy Center and success of the into ConformalFLASH.

You will work in close collaboration with both the IBA R&D teams at our Belgian headquarters in Louvain-la-Neuve and the customer’s leading research team in Philadelphia, to advance equipment, radiobiological and clinical research into FLASH proton therapy. Beyond this main collaboration, you will maintain, coordinate and monitor IBA’s exploration plan on FLASH throughout IBA’s different research collaborations in order to answer open questions for IBA’s product strategy on FLASH.

Challenges we trust you with

You will contribute to the completion of the design, delivery, installation and handover to the local IBA team and the customer’s clinical research team of the HW and SW solutions developed for FLASH research on the ProteusPLUS and ProteusONE proton therapy systems. You will support and monitor their performance and use by the customer and report to IBA R&D teams. You will coordinate on-site follow-up and corrective actions on behalf of IBA’s R&D teams.

You will consolidate the FLASH activities linked to the demonstration of the clinical relevance of FLASH based on the workstreams identified. You will coordinate with both the FLASH Program Manager and the Flash Product Manager to build the FLASH master plan and report on its progress to the FLASH Steering Committee.

What we value

You have:

• You have a Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering, preferably a PhD.
• You have at least 2 years of beam physics system ownership for a ProteusPLUS site (or equivalent technology). Ideally for a ProteusONE site as well.
• You score at least an Experienced (Level 3) Engineer for Beam on the TCM.
• You are knowledgeable of cyclotron operations, beam health monitoring equipment and dosimetry tools.
• You have proven ability to lead troubleshooting efforts regarding beam, i.e. pausing, aborts, electrical noise on beam monitoring equipment, etc. with successful results.
• You have excellent communication skills and can manage customer relationship in continuous alignment with the local operations team and R&D.

Preferred education and experience:

• Knowledgeable of FLASH and Radiation Therapy more generally.
• A team player, always thoughtful to ensure synchronization of your efforts with those of colleagues.
• A customer-oriented person with excellent interpersonal communication skills including presentation of ideas.
• Able to report technical progress with different levels of abstraction to our different internal and external stakeholders.

Additional eligibility requirements:

• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of your time and work weekend or night shifts.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Required to drive and travel by plane to visit prospects and customer sites and facilities.

Compensation and Benefits

IBA offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing and our values as a B Corp. Our plans are designed to support your financial, health, and personal needs—covering you and your family.

Approximate Salary Range: Approx. $148,000 - $196,000.

Variable Pay: Profit sharing, time-based compensation, “above & beyond” award, referral rewards

Core Benefits (100% employer-paid):

• Life & AD&D Insurance (1x annual salary)
• Short/Long-Term Disability (80% / 60% of pay)
• Medical, Dental, Vision premium subsidies
• Health Savings Accounts / Health Reimbursement Accounts contributions
• Wellness incentives (up to $500/year)
• 401(k) match (up to 4%)
• 10 weeks full paid Parental Leave
• Paid time off: 7 personal + 10 PTO days (first year)
• Tuition reimbursement & development support
• Emergency travel & employee assistance

Optional Benefits:

Voluntary Life Insurance, Pre-paid Legal, Flexible Spending Accounts.