Qiagen Hiring for Sales Applications Specialist – Life Science & Molecular Diagnostic | MEA Job at Dubai Full Time

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 – more than 5000 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 and international, 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

QIAGEN offers a broad and comprehensive portfolio of instruments and consumables solutions for the infectious disease molecular testing. From manual and automatic extractions, PCR instruments, syndromic testing and MDx high throughput systems for genetic, infectious disease (Covid-19) and women Health .

To strengthen our Infectious Disease regional team, with special focus in Life Science & Molecular Applications, we are recruiting for a Life Science and Molecular Diagnostic Sales Applications Specialist who will work closely with the local Sales Managers primarily in Middle East and Africa. The Infectious Diseases Sales Applications Specialist will drive both pre-sales and post-sales activities for all the MDx products in the defined territory according to the country action plans and ultimately supporting the sales of QIAGEN IDXP solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete workflow support, product demonstrations, application consulting, workshops, on-site training and support, and support with technical queries.

• Cover commercial aspects of the pre and post-sales support process for QIAGEN’s Infectious Diseases panels and instruments. Maintain and develop positive relationships with customers and references and assist in the development and maintenance of reference customers.

• Effective weekly/monthly planning of field based activities.

• Support customers throughout the product lifecycle and provide customer product training when needed.

• Increase sales by actively selling to end users, maximizing consumable pull-through.

• Plan, forecast and achieve objectives, key performance indicators and revenue forecasts for their business.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (preferably in molecular diagnostic, virology), PhD desirable but not required.

– Essential;- 2-3 years lab/working experience on infectious diseases routine testing, or as an application specialist with similar technologies, with high throughput instruments. Proven work experience in sales and developing customer relationships.

– Essential;- Knowledge of relevant markets and competitors landscape.

• Excellent communication skills at all business levels.

• Willingness and ability to take on additional responsibilities and undertake challenging tasks and/or projects.

• Ability to work with several stakeholders in a structured and organized fashion.

• Team working spirit and ability.

• Willingness to travel (up to 60%)

• Position based in Dubai or Saudi

Personal Requirements

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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: EMEA03025