Director of Clinical Proton Physics Operations

About the role

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) is seeking an experienced and operationally focused Director of Clinical Proton Physics Operations to lead the day-to-day clinical physics activities of its advanced proton radiation therapy program and to enhance research & development and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical physics activities of the advanced proton radiation therapy program
• Oversight of daily clinical coverage and staffing
• Development and implementation of robust QA programs tailored to fixed horizontal beam delivery and upright imaging
• Review and approval of complex proton treatment plans
• Leadership of incident learning, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes
• Work closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, engineers, and vendors to ensure accurate dose delivery, reproducible upright patient setup, efficient clinical throughput, and seamless integration of upright CT into planning and verification workflows
• Oversee acceptance testing, commissioning, and periodic recalibration of proton delivery and imaging systems
• Partner with institutional leadership on operational planning, resource allocation, accreditation and regulatory compliance, and long-term clinical strategy for the proton program

Requirements

• Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in medical physics or a related field and must be ABR-certified (or equivalent)
• Substantial hands-on experience in clinical proton therapy operations
• A strong background in pencil-beam scanning systems
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex clinical workflows
• Experience with fixed-beam systems, novel patient positioning paradigms, or advanced image-guided proton therapy is desirable

Qualifications

• Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience and accomplishments, is available pending final approval by the Dean of HMS

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of proton therapy principles and technologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we offer an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As a leader in cancer research and patient care, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.

Pay

$140,000.00 - $337,500.00 per year

Schedule

Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week