Senior Scientist, Data Science, QDI

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

Your tasks include

• Partner with pharma and biotech customers to define high‑value scientific and data use cases leveraging QIAGEN’s Biomedical Knowledge Base and related technologies.
• Translate research goals into clear analytical frameworks, workflows, and implementation paths.
• Prepare and deliver technical demos, workshops, and proof‑of‑concept discussions during pre‑sales engagements.
• Capture and refine customer requirements to inform product prioritization and data delivery.
• Create impactful documentation, visualizations, and presentations that clearly articulate scientific and business outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams — including Product Development, Engineering, Content Curation, and Marketing — to translate customer insights into product improvements and consistent messaging.
• Develop scientific collateral such as use case summaries, case studies, and white papers; represent QIAGEN at conferences, webinars, and customer meetings.

Your profile

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or related biomedical field, or MS with equivalent industry experience.
• Experience engaging with pharma or biotech customers in data‑driven, scientific, or pre‑sales settings.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or related languages for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of biomedical/omic data structures, network biology, and knowledge graphs; familiarity with graph queries (e.g., Cypher/Neo4j) is an advantage.
• Exposure to LLMs or AI‑enabled discovery tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities, with a proven ability to simplify complex concepts for varied audiences.
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working with sales, field science, product, and engineering teams.
• US‑based, remote role with up to 15% travel (East Coast preferred).

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.