Regional Medical Physicist – Central-Eastern US

Recruiter: Coberon Chronos

Location: EST or CST timezone

Salary: USD250,000 to USD320,000

Sector: Medical Devices / MedTech, Clinical & R&D, Capital Equipment

Job Type: Full-time, W2, Remote

Contact: Recruitment Manager

Email: cv@coberonchronos.comApply for this job now

Job Description: Regional Medical Physicist – Central-Eastern US

Location: Central-Eastern United States (Remote/Home-based)

Territory: Central-Eastern Region

Company Overview: Our client is a global medical technology leader specializing in the development, manufacturing, and service of state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine imaging systems. They are driving the industry's transformation from analog to digital detection technology, enabling healthcare providers to deliver superior diagnostic services at a lower cost. As pioneers in digital SPECT and SPECT/CT imaging, the company utilizes advanced detector materials and proprietary hardware to provide high-speed, low-dose imaging with best-in-class image quality.

Role Overview: The Regional Medical Physicist provides specialized nuclear solution support across the assigned geography. This role combines hands-on clinical collaboration and medical physics expertise with direct interaction with research partners and key clinical sites. The position requires effective communication with internal R&D, service, and sales teams to ensure optimal system performance and clinical success. Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

Education: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of SPECT/CT systems, image reconstruction principles, and quantitative imaging. Research Background: Demonstrated experience with clinical or translational research; expertise in data analysis methodologies is a significant advantage.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming or data analysis (e.g., Python or MATLAB) is preferred. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently within complex clinical environments. R&D Collaboration: Experience collaborating with R&D teams on feature development and advanced verification is an advantage.

Travel: Ability and willingness to travel 30–40% across the region as needed.

Position Responsibilities: Clinical Physics Support: Provide on-site and remote advanced support, including protocol optimization, reconstruction parameter guidance, and clinical-technical troubleshooting. System Validation: Lead or support acceptance testing for newly installed systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical standards. Research Collaboration: Partner with regional clinical sites to support ongoing research, including data collection, study execution, and technical documentation. Image Quality Expertise: Serve as the regional subject matter expert for noise reduction, reconstruction methods, quantification processes, and protocol standardization. R&D Initiative Support: Engage in R&D projects, including beta testing and phantom experiments; provide structured feedback from clinical settings to the engineering team.

Education & Training: Deliver workshops, technical presentations, and training sessions to clinicians, technologists, and physicians. Development: Create dedicated R&D tools or clinical workflows based on specific user needs. KOL Management: Maintain strong professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), research hospitals, and academic partners. Public Representation: Speak at regional or national industry events and support sales/marketing events as a technical expert when required. Documentation: Systematically document findings, observations, and research outcomes to support corporate reporting and product development.