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Scientific Director, Physics
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About the Role: The Scientific Director, Physics will lead the Physics R&D organization, reporting directly to the Global Head of Product Development. In this highly visible leadership role, you will lead a team of physicists working at the intersection of physics, biology, engineering, and clinical science. You will provide scientific direction, develop organizational capabilities, and help solve complex multidisciplinary challenges that drive innovation from early discovery through clinical application. What you will do •Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10–15 physicists focused on product innovation, biophysics, modeling, and experimental physics •Serve as a key member of the Product Development Leadership Team, providing scientific leadership across product innovation initiatives •Partner closely with Product Innovation, Preclinical Research, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Publications, and other cross-functional teams to solve multidisciplinary scientific and technical challenges •Define and advance the scientific and modeling framework that supports product innovation, translational research, and clinical development •Apply deep scientific expertise to guide multiple initiatives spanning device physics, biology, and clinical applications •Build new organizational capabilities by developing internal talent and leveraging external scientific expertise when needed •Promote and model a hypothesis-driven scientific approach to problem solving and decision-making •Support scientific publications, patent development, regulatory submissions, and external research collaborations •Deliver internal and external scientific training on the physics of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), as needed

Job requirements

•Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Biophysics, or a related scientific discipline. •Professional Experience: At least 10 years of professional experience (or 7+ years following completion of a Ph.D.), with experience in academia considered an advantage. •Leadership & Team Management: At least 4–5 years of industry experience leading and developing scientific teams, with a hands-on approach combined with accountability, execution, and results. •Multidisciplinary Leadership: Proven experience leading multidisciplinary scientific organizations and influencing cross-functional stakeholders. •Systems Thinking: Strong systems-thinking capabilities with the ability to connect physics, biology, medical devices, and disease understanding to product innovation. •Strategic & Business Impact: Ability to balance long-term scientific strategy with execution and measurable business impact in a dynamic environment. •Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with proven experience working across global teams, multiple locations, cultures, and time zones. •Languages: Fluency in English and Hebrew, both written and spoken. Location: Haifa

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*Do you hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Biophysics, or a related scientific discipline?
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