Senior Account Manager, Research Sales

Qiagen N.V; Remote; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotechnology company seeks a Senior Account Manager, Research Sales in London. In this role, you will foster relationships with academic research customers, ensuring alignment of their scientific goals with effective QIAGEN solutions. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences and a strong background in molecular biology applications. The successful applicant will navigate complex sales cycles and manage substantial business development efforts, demonstrating technical aptitude in life science technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in Life Science sales including complex sales cycles.
• Ability to interpret customer needs and align them with QIAGEN solutions.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology applications.

Responsibilities

• Achieve budget within the London territory.
• Support customers through the full sales cycle.
• Build long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Business development experience

Technical aptitude in molecular biology

Sales cycle management

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

PhD or equivalent laboratory experience

Job description

Senior Account Manager, Research Sales – London page is loaded## Senior Account Manager, Research Sales – Londonremote type: Remotelocations: Remote United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR00000274**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.ㅤ**About the opportunity**Join QIAGEN’s sales team and help drive impact across one of our most prestigious territories — London. In this field‑based role, you will build strong relationships with academic research customers, aligning their scientific goals with QIAGEN’s Sample‑to‑Insight solutions. If you are motivated by shaping scientific success, managing complex commercial engagements and growing a high‑potential region, this opportunity offers a dynamic and rewarding environment.**Your tasks*** Achieve budget within the London territory: you will bring a high level of business development experience to implement strategic business plans at higher levels within organisations.* Clearly identify and interpret customer needs, shape and align their requirements to the capabilities of QIAGEN and position our solutions effectively.* Support customers throughout the full sales cycle: product demonstrations, customer training, tender processes, contract negotiation and timely deal closure.* Build long‑term customer relationships and support accounts throughout the product lifecycle to maintain a customer‑centric experience.* Maintain and expand relevant market knowledge including life science technology trends, commercial awareness of competitors, and latest scientific findings to support strategic account growth.* Provide accurate weekly and monthly sales forecasts and maintain up‑to‑date activity records in the CRM system.* Organise weekly field activities and manage an efficient travel schedule across the London territory.**Your profile*** Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences required; a PhD and/or equivalent laboratory experience is highly advantageous.* Strong technical aptitude in molecular biology applications, including DNA/RNA purification, PCR, NGS and digital PCR with prior exposure to QIAGEN solutions.* Proven relevant experience in Life Science sales, including complex sales cycles, capital equipment sales and strategic account planning with knowledge of relevant markets.* Experience of creating and executing strategic business plans in a proactive manner, without considerable direction, to accomplish the planned goals.* Demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment and solve challenges proactively with a solution‑oriented mindset.* Comfortable travelling to customer sites around 80% of the time; based within a commutable distance of central London.ㅤ**About QIAGEN**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.