Account Manager, Molecular Diagnostics Sales – North England, Scotland and Ireland in Manchester

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible. We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we have grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams. If you’re someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people’s lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

Join QIAGEN’s UK & Ireland Sales team and play a key role in advancing Molecular Diagnostics (MDx) across microbiology, virology, and infectious disease markets. Covering a strategically important territory – including major accounts in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin – you will drive growth by aligning customer needs with QIAGEN’s industry-leading Sample-to-Insight solutions. As an Account Manager, you will act as a trusted portfolio specialist, shaping and aligning customer requirements with QIAGEN solutions. You’ll own the full commercial cycle – from opportunity identification to post-sales support – ensuring an exceptional customer experience and contributing directly to improved patient outcomes.

Your tasks:

• Develop a deep understanding of customer workflows, challenges and requirements, translating these into tailored QIAGEN solutions across our MDx product and instrument portfolio with a focus on microbiology, virology, and infectious disease applications.
• Build strong, long-term relationships to increase customer satisfaction and secure QIAGEN’s competitive position.
• Support the creation and maintenance of reference customers.
• Achieve sales targets through strategic growth of existing accounts and proactive development of new business across the territory.
• Complete structured weekly/monthly field activity plans, ensuring accurate reporting, pipeline management and forecasting within the CRM.
• Maintain strong diagnostic market knowledge – including clinical guidelines, emerging technologies, competitor landscape, and testing trends – to position QIAGEN as a trusted partner.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences; PhD or equivalent laboratory experience preferred.
• 2–3 years’ hands-on experience in infectious disease diagnostics, syndromic testing, molecular workflows, or similar laboratory environments would be an advantage.
• Desirable: experience selling diagnostic solutions into the NHS or clinical laboratories.
• Consultative selling skills and a customer focused approach.
• Knowledge of relevant markets and competitive landscape – Molecular Diagnostics and Clinical Patient testing.
• Based in North England, Northern Ireland or Scotland, with willingness to travel to customer sites 80% of the time (valid driving license required).

What we offer:

• Attractive pension
• Private Healthcare and Dentalcare
• Gym membership contribution
• A range of retail discounts and offers
• Enhanced maternity package
• Flexible working options
• Bonus/commission
• 25 days annual leave (potential to increase linked to service)
• Employee Assistance Program and internal QIAGEN communities
• Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.