At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – around 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.
Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Infectious Diseases Specialist to support and grow our Infectious Disease portfolio across the DACH region. This hybrid role bridges clinical demand generation and strategic sales enablement, supporting key solutions such as QIAstat® (Syndromic Testing) and QuantiFERON® (Immune Response). You will play a central role in expanding our market presence by collaborating with physicians, laboratories, KOLs, and internal teams to drive adoption and prescription of diagnostic solutions. The ideal candidate combines scientific expertise in molecular diagnostics with a passion for delivering clinical and commercial impact.
Your tasks:
- Own sales performance: responsible for meeting and exceeding revenue targets and forecasting accuracy for the DACH region.
- Drive clinical demand generation across specialties including infectious diseases, gastroenterology, pediatrics, pulmonology, and more.
- Deliver impactful scientific presentations, product trainings, and educational sessions at conferences, hospitals, and symposia.
- Support implementation of national and international guidelines at hospital and regional levels; collaborate with clinical committees to drive testing prescription volume.
- Establish and nurture relationships with key customers, influencers, and KOLs, both regionally and nationally.
- Collaborate across departments in a matrix organization (Marketing, Customer Care, Medical Affairs, Field Applications) to ensure customer success and market growth.
- Conduct market and territory analysis, developing data-driven strategies to expand product footprint and clinical reach in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Serve as a liaison between the lab and the clinic, promoting lab-based diagnostics driven by clinician prescriptions.
Position Requirements
Advanced degree in a life science field (MD, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent clinical/scientific background.- Prior experience in clinical sales, medical liaison, or medical affairs is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to communicate and present technical/scientific content to diverse audiences, including physicians, laboratorians, and administrators.
- Strong knowledge of molecular diagnostics, PCR, and infectious disease testing environments.
- Deep understanding of healthcare systems, clinical practice, and reimbursement dynamics across the DACH region.
- Willingness to travel internationally (up to 50%), with frequent visits across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Fluent in German and English (both written and verbal).
Please send your CV in English!
What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
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.
Job Reference: EMEA05067