Regional manager, molecular scientific affairs eu

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 Regional Manager, Scientific Affairs is responsible for regional strategic key opinion leader development and study execution to support the overarching clinical diagnostics strategy for the Scientific Affairs team, reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer. As a part of this role, the Regional Manager will work closely and collaboratively with the Marketing teams with expert knowledge of clinical user needs and laboratory testing guidelines. They have the ability to interact with Key Opinion Leaders and Laboratory Directors with confidence and independence to build professional relationships, and facilitate scientific studies with the company's products that lead to peer reviewed publications. This role will also work closely with Sales, Marketing, Applications, and Technical Service groups to oversee product implementation at customer sites. They may serve on new product development core teams as the voice of the customer and supply field-based intelligence for new product development and innovation strategies. May lead customer product training and demonstrations at labs and key accounts and training of internal teams or distributors where additional technical knowledge and expertise is needed. The principle responsibilities of this position are based in Italy and include travel within the EU plus international travel on an 'as needed' basis. They support the achievement of established financial and strategic goals, in addition to supporting applicable regulations including ISO, federal, national, regional, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant for new and existing customers as a technical expert for the company’s products. May interact across different types of customer segments including Hospital and Commercial Accounts across different geographical regions.
• Facilitates scientific studies with the company's products that lead to peer reviewed publications, meeting abstracts and presentations. Responsible for building relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, study design and scope of work. Stays current on research developments, publications and new concepts in infectious disease testing and treatment.
• Develops in-depth understanding of clinical practices and regulations, maintains understanding and insight into current lab and clinical practices and guidelines. Reports internally on competitor technologies and products.
• Perform demonstrations with the company’s products and assist with evaluations at key domestic & international accounts where additional technical knowledge is needed. May provide phone-based, virtual and/or on-site customer assistance for reagent, software and system troubleshooting.
• Educates and demonstrates the benefits of key products to scientific and clinical customers which may include presentations at conferences and webinars and education workshops and seminars for laboratory users.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Education, Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline
• 10+ years of industry and/or clinical laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role in the field of infectious disease
• Experience with molecular diagnostic testing in a clinical laboratory environment required including experience with validation of Lab Developed Tests.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting technical and clinical content to stakeholders at different levels.
• Thorough understanding of laboratory testing for infectious disease with an emphasis on molecular diagnostics.
• Knowledge of standards and guidelines relevant to implementation of molecular diagnostic tests in the clinical lab. Experience with current ISO and other applicable quality and regulatory requirements for clinical and medical testing laboratories are necessary. Knowledge of FDA and CLIA requirements is a plus.

Technical Competencies

• Organized with attention to detail.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, especially in the areas of epidemiological and population statistics such as sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values, etc.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Established presentation, lecture, and teaching skills are a must.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a professional and engaged demeanor and ability to operate with a high level of independence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including medical writing/communication/slide deck generation, manuscript preparation and writing clinical protocols.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Track record collaborating on and generating scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Languages

Fluency in Italian and English are both a must.

Travel

Travel, Must be able to travel 50% of the time within Europe and internationally as needed. A current passport will be required.

Hybrid work

What We Offer

• Permanent employment contract
• Classification under the Chemical-Pharmaceutical CCNL (Italian national collective bargaining agreement)
• Gross annual base salary from € 50.802,00
• Variable compensation linked to the achievement of objectives
• Actual pay is set on objective criteria: seniority, distinctive skills, scope of responsibility.

At DiaSorin, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees every day — which is why we complement compensation with a comprehensive set of benefits:

• Free canteen
• Feel Good – DiaSorin for You: a dedicated well-being program offering initiatives, services, and opportunities designed to support you every day
• A benefits package guaranteed by the Chemical-Pharmaceutical CCNL, including a supplementary pension fund and supplementary healthcare coverage
• Company welfare plan offering flexible benefits you can tailor to your needs

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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