Senior Medical Physicist – Molecular Imaging (SPECT & SPECT/CT)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Medical Physicist to provide scientific and technical leadership in nuclear medicine imaging using SPECT and SPECT/CT instruments for general nuclear medicine applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership in quantitative SPECT and SPECT/CT imaging, reconstruction methodologies, and image quality optimization.
• Serve as a key subject matter expert supporting product development, clinical validation, customer engagement, and scientific collaboration across the Molecular Imaging organization.
• Work at the intersection of clinical practice, imaging science, and product innovation while helping shape the future of quantitative nuclear medicine and theranostics.
• Support the development, validation, and clinical implementation of advanced quantitative imaging workflows across Siemens Healthineers Molecular Imaging platforms.
• Evaluate and optimize clinical task-based image formation methods.
• Design, execute, and interpret phantom studies to assess quantitative accuracy, lesion detectability, contrast recovery, image noise characteristics, and overall system performance.
• Perform and support quantitative imaging analyses, calibration methodologies, recovery coefficient studies, SUV measurements, and activity concentration assessments.
• Apply patient-specific radionuclide dosimetry methodologies to support theranostic treatment planning, response assessment, and quantitative imaging initiatives.
• Collaborate with product development, systems engineering, software development, regulatory, and clinical teams to translate clinical needs into innovative product solutions.
• Support image quality assessments, performance evaluations, acceptance testing, and validation activities using applicable NEMA, IEC, and industry standards.
• Provide scientific consultation and technical expertise to customers, field organizations, and internal stakeholders on advanced quantitative SPECT and dosimetry workflows.
• Support clinical research initiatives, scientific collaborations, and evidence-generation activities that advance Molecular Imaging technologies.
• Develop technical documentation, scientific reports, presentations, publications, and training materials for internal and external audiences.

Requirements

• Ph.D., D.Sc., or M.S. in Medical Physics, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical and/or industry experience in Nuclear Medicine with demonstrated hands-on experience using SPECT and SPECT/CT imaging systems.
• Deep understanding of quantitative SPECT and SPECT/CT imaging, including calibration methodologies, recovery coefficient analysis, activity quantification, image quality assessment, and instrument assessments following NEMA NU1, IEC61675-2, ACR or similar.
• Strong expertise in image reconstruction, image processing, and quantitative imaging workflows.
• Experience performing radionuclide dosimetry using established methodologies and software tools.
• Knowledge of nuclear medicine instrumentation and detector physics, including detector technologies, collimator performance, system sensitivity, spatial resolution, and count-rate behavior.
• Experience conducting phantom studies, image quality evaluations, and system performance assessments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification through ABR, CCPM, or an equivalent medical physics certification organization.
• Clinical experience with Siemens Healthineers Molecular Imaging platforms such as Symbia TruePoint, Symbia Intevo (Bold), SYMBIA Pro.specta with IQSPECT(+), and xSPECT technologies.
• Experience supporting theranostics programs, quantitative imaging initiatives, or clinical research studies.
• Experience with OLINDA/EXM, HERMES Medical Solutions, or other related platforms.
• Experience with Nuclear Cardiology software such as 4DM, Cedars or other related platforms.
• Experience with Nuclear Neurology software.
• Experience collaborating with physicians, technologists, and administrators.
• Scientific publication record and presentations at professional meetings such as SNMMI, EANM, RSNA, IEEE NSS/MIC, AAPM or similar organizations.
• Familiarity with advanced image analysis techniques, AI-assisted image reconstruction, and quantitative imaging of biomarkers.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick and safe time