Regional Health Physicist - South Central US

Siemens Healthineers

19h•$110,220 - $151,558

About The Position

As a Regional Health Physicist within Siemens Healthineers’ Radiopharma Business Segment, you will support a portfolio of cyclotron manufacturing and PET nuclear pharmacy facilities across the South Central United States. You will serve as a technical and regulatory partner, ensuring radiation safety, environmental health, and operational excellence across manufacturing and distribution operations. The role provides day-to-day support for radiation safety and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across assigned facilities. It leads implementation and maintenance of programs that meet applicable regulations, company policies, and industry standards; prepares complex regulatory and corporate reports; assesses impacts of new processes, products, and facility changes; and supports audits, inspections, due diligence, and legal or regulatory matters. The position also develops technical documentation, resolves complex non-routine issues, and provides radiation safety guidance and training to employees and management. The role requires residence in the South Central United States with reasonable access to assigned facilities, or willingness to relocate, and up to 50% domestic travel. The listed base pay range is $110,220–$151,558. Benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; paid parking or public transportation; paid time off; and paid sick and safe time.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification; either may substitute for up to two years of experience.
Experience conducting or supporting regulatory and compliance audits.
Experience working within U.S. radioactive materials regulatory frameworks and OSHA requirements.
Experience implementing or supporting an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Management System.
Experience supporting radiation safety programs in nuclear, radiopharmaceutical, radiochemical, or other highly regulated environments.
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced operational environments, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional subject matter experts.
Experience working remotely as part of a geographically distributed team with personal accountability and ownership.
Ability to communicate technical, regulatory, and corporate program requirements clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience collaborating with operations, engineering, and regulatory teams on solutions balancing compliance, safety, and business needs.
Use of Microsoft 365 applications for documentation, reporting, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day radiation safety and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program support across assigned regional facilities.
Lead and guide implementation of radiation protection and EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.
Prepare, generate, and submit complex regulatory and corporate reports for licensing, compliance, and internal governance.
Develop new programs and update existing programs in response to changes in regulations, policies, or operational practices.
Evaluate radiation safety and EHS impacts of new processes, products, and facility changes, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams on practical, compliant solutions.
Oversee EHS and radiation safety initiatives, including compliance audits, regulatory inspections, due diligence, and legal or regulatory support efforts.
Develop and revise operating procedures, technical basis documents, and other advanced program documentation.
Apply technical judgment and analytical skills to resolve complex, non-routine issues not addressed by existing procedures or standard practices.
Resolve high-impact, complex, cross-functional challenges using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Provide radiation safety guidance and training to employees and management across assigned facilities.