Overview
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've 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.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. 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.
At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.
Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.
About the opportunity
Join QIAGEN as an Information Security Manager and play a key role in strengthening our global information security and compliance landscape. In this role, you will own and continuously enhance our Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 requirements and evolving regulatory expectations. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will drive security governance, risk management, compliance initiatives, and security awareness activities across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to shape strategic security programs while supporting a dynamic, international, and highly regulated business environment.
This position can be based in Germany (Hilden) or Poland (Wroclaw). Occasional international travel may be required.
Your tasks include
- Own, maintain, and continuously improve QIAGEN’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Security Compliance Program, including the ongoing development of our ISO 27001 certification framework
- Develop, maintain, and communicate information security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization
- Support internal and external audits, certification activities, and regulatory compliance programs
- Conduct information security risk assessments, compliance reviews, gap analyses and track remediation
- Advise business stakeholders on information security, cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance
- Contribute to the company-wide security awareness program and monitor emerging cyber threats, industry trends, and regulatory developments
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance, or a comparable role within an international organization
- Proven track record in implementing, managing, and improving an ISO 27001-certified Information Security Management System (ISMS), ideally within a manufacturing or regulated environment
- Professional certification such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 requirements, information security governance, risk management methodologies, and relevant European and German cybersecurity regulations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with fluency in German and English
- Strategic, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset, combined with a pragmatic approach and the ability to influence stakeholders across a multinational organization
What we offer
Bonus/Commission
Local benefits
Referral Program
Volunteer Day
Internal Academy (QIALearn)
Employee Assistance Program
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years experience in information security, cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance or comparable role in an international organization
- Proven experience implementing, managing, and improving an ISO 27001-certified Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Professional certification such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 requirements, information security governance, and risk management methodologies
- Knowledge of relevant European and German cybersecurity regulations
- Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience within a manufacturing or regulated environment
QIAGEN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QIAGEN and has not been reviewed or approved by QIAGEN.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options (hybrid or remote where roles allow), flexible hours, sabbaticals, and site-specific childcare support work–life fit. Programs are presented as available where roles allow, signaling adaptable benefit design.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A global Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family, alongside broader wellbeing initiatives and community volunteering time, provides everyday support. Recognition for inclusive culture reinforces the emphasis on a supportive environment.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave positioned as above typical U.S. norms and family-oriented offerings (e.g., on-site childcare at some locations) enhance caregiver support. Reports of solid PTO and holidays further strengthen family time.
QIAGEN Insights
What We Do
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to gain valuable molecular insights from samples containing the building blocks of life. Our sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN provides solutions to more than 500,000 customers around the world in Molecular Diagnostics (human healthcare) and Life Sciences (academia, pharma R&D and industrial applications, primarily forensics).
