{"id":100039863,"date":"2026-08-03T11:31:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nbn.org.il\/jobboard\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=100039863"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:31:21","slug":"scientific-director-physics","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.nbn.org.il\/jobboard\/job\/scientific-director-physics\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientific Director, Physics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are looking for an exceptional Scientific Director, Physics to lead our Physics organization and help shape the scientific foundation behind Novocure&#8217;s next generation of product innovation.<\/p>\n<p>In this highly visible leadership role, you will lead a team of physicists working at the intersection of physics, biology, engineering, and clinical science to advance our Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) technology. As a member of the Product Development Leadership Team, you will provide scientific direction, develop organizational capabilities, and help solve complex multidisciplinary challenges that drive innovation from early discovery through clinical application.<\/p>\n<p>This role requires both scientific depth and leadership excellence. You will build and develop a high-performing team, foster a hypothesis-driven approach to scientific problem solving, and influence strategic decisions across Product Development, Preclinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Clinical teams.<\/p>\n<p>Success in this role means building a world-class physics organization, strengthening scientific capabilities, driving meaningful innovation, and translating complex scientific questions into practical solutions that accelerate product development and improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>This is a full-time position based at our R&amp;D center in Haifa, Israel, reporting to the Global Head of Product Development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you will do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10\u201315 physicists focused on product innovation, biophysics, modeling, and experimental physics<br \/>\nServe as a key member of the Product Development Leadership Team, providing scientific leadership across product innovation initiatives<br \/>\nPartner closely with Product Innovation, Preclinical Research, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Publications, and other cross-functional teams to solve multidisciplinary scientific and technical challenges<br \/>\nDefine and advance the scientific and modeling framework that supports product innovation, translational research, and clinical development<br \/>\nApply deep scientific expertise to guide multiple initiatives spanning device physics, biology, and clinical applications<br \/>\nBuild new organizational capabilities by developing internal talent and leveraging external scientific expertise when needed<br \/>\nPromote and model a hypothesis-driven scientific approach to problem solving and decision-making<br \/>\nSupport scientific publications, patent development, regulatory submissions, and external research collaborations<br \/>\nDeliver internal and external scientific training on the physics of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), as needed<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you will bring?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ph.D. in Physics, Biophysics, or a related scientific discipline<br \/>\nAt least 10 years of professional experience (or 7+ years following completion of a Ph.D.), with experience in academia considered an advantage<br \/>\nAt least 4\u20135 years of industry experience leading and developing scientific teams<br \/>\nProven experience leading multidisciplinary scientific organizations and influencing cross-functional stakeholders<br \/>\nStrong systems-thinking capabilities with the ability to connect physics, biology, medical devices, and disease understanding to product innovation<br \/>\nAbility to balance long-term scientific strategy with execution and measurable business impact<br \/>\nOutstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills<br \/>\nExperience working across global teams, multiple locations, cultures, and time zones<br \/>\nAbility to manage multiple strategic priorities in a dynamic environment<br \/>\nFluency in English and Hebrew, both written and spoken<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who you are?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An inspiring scientific leader who builds high-performing teams and develops exceptional talent<br \/>\nA strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex multidisciplinary challenges<br \/>\nA collaborative leader who naturally builds strong partnerships across scientific and business functions<br \/>\nAn influential communicator who can translate complex scientific concepts into actionable insights<br \/>\nA hands-on leader who combines scientific curiosity with accountability, execution, and results<br \/>\nPassionate about advancing innovative technologies that have the potential to improve the lives of patients worldwide<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\">Tell them you heard about the position from Nefesh B\u2019Nefesh. \r\n\r\nPlease do not 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