Director, Global Immuno Scientific Affairs

Obsessed by Science. Entrepreneurial by Nature. United by Purpose.

Diasorin is a global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic solutions, advancing science to improve patient outcomes worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have combined scientific rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, operating with a strong commitment to innovation, accountability, and results to deliver trusted diagnostic solutions.

As the Diagnostics Specialist, Diasorin continuously invests in research, technology, and people. Guided by our values of operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork, we empower teams to think boldly, act decisively, and transform ideas into meaningful impact across one of the industry’s broadest specialty diagnostic portfolios.

When you join Diasorin, you are not just filling a role. You are helping build what comes next.

Why Join Diasorin

• Build What Matters
  Take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute directly to solutions that improve patient care worldwide.
• Innovate with Agility at a Global Scale
  Work in an entrepreneurial environment that enables speed, collaboration, and global impact.
• Grow in a People-Centered Culture
  Thrive in a culture that values accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.

Job Scope

The Director, Global Immuno Scientific Affairs serves as the scientific leader for the Division, providing authoritative expertise and strategic guidance across pathology and disease areas. Through a deep understanding of scientific trends, emerging technologies, and healthcare needs, this role drives the integration of evidence-based insights into business and innovation strategies while fostering strong collaborations with academic institutions and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Adopting a technology-driven and science-based approach, the Director supports the Division by:

• • Contributing to innovation and ideation activities;
  • Shaping evidence generation strategies and scientific development plans;
  • Critically assessing scientific literature, clinical evidence, and emerging IVD opportunities;
  • Supporting pre-launch and post-launch assay activities;
  • Ensuring the consistent generation, interpretation, and dissemination of scientific knowledge across the organization.

Working in close partnership with CMO - Group Chief Medical Officer, divisional Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, and R&D, the Director acts as the Division’s central scientific authority, orchestrating integrated evidence strategies and ensuring that scientific excellence drives sustainable business growth, market adoption, and long-term value creation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Innovation & Scientific Strategy

• • Proactively drive the divisional innovation pipeline by providing scientific insights and strategic input to Enable, Expand, Advance, and Sustain initiatives.
  • Identify emerging scientific, clinical, and technological opportunities that support future business growth.

Scientific Leadership & Education

• • Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to divisional leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Educate and update internal stakeholders on evolving disease paradigms, clinical practice developments, scientific trends, and competitive intelligence.

Clinical and Stakeholder needs

• • Monitor scientific advancements, healthcare trends, and stakeholder needs to anticipate evolving clinical demands and unmet needs among laboratories, clinicians, and healthcare systems.

Scientific Expertise

• • Provide specialized scientific expertise to cross-functional and cross-technology teams, leveraging scientific resources such as advisory boards and congresses to generate impactful scientific outputs and recommendations.

Relationship & Product adoption

• • Build, maintain, and strengthen strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, researchers, scientific societies, and academic institutions.
  • Support collaborative research initiatives, advisory boards, scientific partnerships, and advocacy activities.

CMO - Group Chief Medical Officer Partnership

• • Serves as the primary divisional Scientific Affairs interface to the Group Chief Medical Officer, ensuring alignment with global Scientific Affairs frameworks and standards, and incorporating medical-scientific insights into divisional innovation, evidence generation, and scientific communication strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• • Partner closely with CMO - Group Chief Medical Officer, divisional Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, and R&D to ensure scientific alignment across all stages of product development and commercialization.
  • Support successful product launches through the development of scientific programs, symposia content, educational initiatives, and high-quality scientific communications.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications 

Education

• • Advanced degree in a scientific discipline such as Medicine, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related field.
  • PhD, MD, or equivalent postgraduate specialization strongly preferred.

Experience

• • Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in Scientific Affairs, Medical Affairs, or related scientific leadership roles within the healthcare, diagnostics (IVD), life sciences, or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Proven leadership experience at a regional and/or global level.
  • Strong track record in evidence generation, clinical research, and scientific strategy development.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, R&D, and Commercial organizations.
  • Proven ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders, including KOLs, clinicians, researchers, healthcare institutions, and scientific societies.
  • Experience supporting products throughout the full lifecycle, from development to post-market activities.
  • International and multi-market experience is considered a strong asset.

Qualifications

• • Deep scientific expertise with the ability to analyze, interpret, and translate complex clinical and scientific data into strategic recommendations.
  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to influence decision-making through science-driven insights.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing capabilities.
  • Proven ability to foster innovation and contribute to pipeline development.
  • Solid understanding of regulatory, reimbursement, and market access environments.
  • Ability to thrive in complex, matrixed, and international organizations.

What we offer

• • Permanent employment contract.
  • Classification under the Italian Executive Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Dirigenti Industria).
  • Gross annual base salary starting from €110,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Annual incentive opportunity linked to business and individual objectives.

Compensation is determined according to objective criteria, including experience, expertise, distinctive capabilities, and scope of responsibility.

At Diasorin, we are committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and success of our people. Alongside a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• • Company car for business and personal use.
  • Feel Good - Diasorin for You, our dedicated well-being program designed to support employees through a wide range of initiatives, services, and opportunities.
  • Executive benefits package provided under the CCNL Dirigenti Industria, including supplementary pension and healthcare coverage.

Diasorin is committed to building a workplace where people feel empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow their careers. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen innovation and help us deliver meaningful impact for patients and customers worldwide.

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This posting and recruitment process are subject to applicable local laws and regulations in the country where the position is located. Additional employment disclosures, candidate rights, and employment conditions may apply based on local jurisdiction.

Individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and may be subject to a background check and drug screening where permitted by law. Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If assistance is required, please contact hr@diasorin.com.

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