Regional Business Manager, Digital PCR (dPCR) and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – South Europe
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's Global Commercial Operations team as a Regional Business Manager for Digital PCR (dPCR) and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) covering France, Italy and Iberia. In this highly visible commercial role, you will drive business growth, market expansion, and technology adoption adoption across South Europe through direct engagement with key customers and strategic accounts.
Working at the intersection of genomics, molecular biology, and business development, you will build strategic partnerships, identify new market opportunities, and support the successful commercialization of innovative dPCR and NGS solutions across life sciences research, translational research, biopharma, clinical diagnostics, public health, and emerging genomics applications. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in accelerating revenue growth and strengthening QIAGEN's market position across the region. This role will play a key part in accelerating growth and strengthening QIAGEN's leadership position in dPCR and NGS across South European markets.
Your tasks
Drive sustainable revenue growth and market share expansion of the dPCR and NGS portfolio through distributor and channel partner management across France, Italy, and Iberia through direct customer engagement and strategic account development.
Develop and execute regional business and growth plans, identifying priority markets, customer segments, accounts, applications, and opportunities for portfolio expansion.
Identify and convert new business opportunities across research, biopharma, clinical, public health, and emerging genomics market segments.
Manage sales performance, forecasting, pipeline reviews, and commercial growth plans to achieve regional revenue objectives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, decision-makers, opinion leaders, and strategic accounts, acting as a trusted commercial and scientific partner.
Collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, Applications, R&D, and Commercial teams to support product launches, demand generation, and market expansion initiatives.
Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive developments while providing actionable business insights and recommendations to global stakeholders.
Your profile
Master's degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
Several years of experience in business development, sales, channel management, or commercial operations within life sciences, genomics, molecular diagnostics, or biotechnology.
Proven track record of direct customer-facing sales and business development across multiple European markets, ideally including France, Italy, Spain, and/or Portugal.
Strong knowledge of PCR and/or NGS technologies and applications; exposure to digital PCR solutions is highly desirable.
Demonstrated success in developing strategic partnerships, delivering commercial growth, and managing complex sales opportunities.
Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both scientific and business audiences.
Fluent English language skills and fluency in at least one of the South European languages (French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese); additional languages are a strong advantage.
Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region, up to 50%, depending on business needs.
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
- Master’s degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Several years of experience in business development, sales, channel management, or commercial operations within life sciences, genomics, molecular diagnostics, or biotechnology.
- Proven record of direct customer-facing sales and business development across multiple European markets.
- Strong knowledge of PCR and/or NGS technologies and applications.
- Demonstrated success developing strategic partnerships, delivering commercial growth, and managing complex sales opportunities.
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English and fluency in at least one of French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region, up to 50%.
- Experience specifically with digital PCR solutions.
- Experience covering France, Italy, Spain, and/or Portugal.
- Additional South European language skills.
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.
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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).
