Regional Health Physicist - South Central US

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As a Regional Health Physicist within the Radiopharma Business Segment at Siemens Healthineers, you will have direct responsibility for supporting a portfolio of cyclotron manufacturing and PET nuclear pharmacy facilities across the South Central United States.

In this role, you will serve as a key technical and regulatory partner, ensuring radiation safety, environmental health, and operational excellence across critical manufacturing and distribution operations.

 

You are responsible for:

• Providing day-to-day operational support for radiation safety and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across assigned facilities throughout the South Central US region.
• Leading and guiding the implementation of radiation protection and EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, internal policies, and industry standards, while maintaining a strong understanding of business and operational impact.
• Preparing, generating, and submitting complex regulatory and corporate reports to meet licensing, compliance, and internal governance requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory agency requirements and corporate policies by developing new programs and updating existing programs in response to changes in regulations, policies, or operational practices.
• Evaluating the radiation safety and EHS impact of new processes, products, and facility changes, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams to develop practical, compliant solutions that support business objectives.
• Overseeing complex EHS and radiation safety initiatives, including compliance audits, regulatory inspections, due diligence activities, and legal or regulatory support efforts as required.
• Independently developing and revising operating procedures, technical basis documents, and other advanced program documentation supporting safe and compliant operations.
• Applying advanced technical judgment and analytical skills to resolve complex, non-routine issues not addressed by existing procedures or standard practices.
• Demonstrating strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to resolve high-impact, complex, and cross-functional challenges.
• Providing radiation safety guidance and training to employees and management across assigned facilities.

 

This position may suit you best if:                    

• Conducting or supporting regulatory and compliance audits.
• Working within U.S. radioactive materials regulatory frameworks and OSHA requirements.
• Implementing or supporting an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Management System.
• Supporting radiation safety programs in nuclear, radiopharmaceutical, radiochemical, or other highly regulated environments.
• Operating effectively in fast-paced operational environments while managing multiple priorities and collaborating with cross-functional subject matter experts.
• Working remotely as part of a geographically distributed team while maintaining a high level of personal accountability and ownership.
• Communicating technical, regulatory, and corporate program requirements clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborating with operations, engineering, and regulatory teams to develop practical solutions that balance compliance, safety, and business needs.
• Using Microsoft 365 applications for documentation, reporting, and collaboration.

 

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Protection (Health Physics), Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or a related discipline; or an engineering or science degree with directly applicable experience.
• Three or more years of experience in radiochemical or radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations with responsibilities similar to those described above, or applied radiation protection experience in facilities handling curie quantities of unsealed radioactive material.
• An advanced degree or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Ability to obtain Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification within one year, if not already certified.
• Must reside within the South Central United States, with reasonable access to assigned regional facilities, or be willing to relocate.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically to support assigned facilities and operational requirements.

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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The base pay range for this position is:

$110,220 - $151,558

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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.

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