Director, global immuno scientific affairs

Director, Global Immuno Scientific Affairs 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). 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 Serve 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. Ph D, 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 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 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. Company car for business and personal use. Feel Good – Diasorin for You, a 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr