Senior Scientist, Data Science, QDI

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, 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.

QIAGEN Digital Insights is seeking a customer-facing Data Scientist who thrives at the intersection of science, data, and communication. In this role, you will help pharmaceutical and biotech customers translate their research goals into actionable insights using QIAGEN's Biomedical Knowledge Graphs and AI capabilities.

You'll play a critical role in defining and delivering customer use cases, translating requirements to internal product and engineering teams, and creating impactful collateral that demonstrates real-world value. This is a high-visibility role that combines technical expertise with scientific storytelling and customer engagement, perfect for someone who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes without direct product development responsibilities.

What You'll Do

Customer Use Case Development

- Partner with customers to identify high-value scientific and data use cases that leverage QIAGEN's Biomedical Knowledge Base and related database products and technologies.

- Translate research questions into clear analytical frameworks and workflows.

- Develop detailed documentation, visualizations, and presentations to communicate scientific and business impact.

Pre-Sales and Customer Engagement

- Support the pre-sales process by preparing and delivering technical demonstrations, workshops, and proof-of-concept discussions.

- Collaborate closely with Field Application Scientists, Sales, and Customer Success Managers to align customer needs with QIAGEN's data solutions.

- Act as a scientific liaison, capturing and refining customer requirements to inform internal prioritization and delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work with internal teams (Product Development, Engineering, Content Curation, and Marketing) to ensure customer feedback and requirements are clearly understood and delivered.

- Participate in review sessions to validate that internal outputs meet scientific and use-case expectations.

- Help create consistent messaging and materials that bridge customer value with product capabilities.

Thought Leadership & Collateral Creation

- Develop customer-facing materials such as white papers, use case summaries, and case studies that highlight successful implementations.

- Represent QIAGEN at conferences, webinars, and customer meetings as a scientific thought leader.

- Engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to align use cases with emerging trends in drug discovery and biomedical research.

Education & Experience

- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer/Data Science, or a related biomedical discipline, or MS with equivalent industry experience.

- Experience engaging with pharma or biotech customers in a scientific, data science, or pre-sales capacity.

Technical Expertise

- Proficient in Python, R, or equivalent languages for data analysis.

- Strong understanding of biomedical and omic data structures, knowledge graphs, and network biology concepts.

- Familiarity with graph database visualization and queries (e.g., Neo4j/Cypher) and ontology-based reasoning is desirable.

- Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs) or AI-driven discovery tools is a plus.

- Excellent presentation and storytelling ability, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

- Experience collaborating with sales, product development, and field science teams in customer-facing roles.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and clarity.

- Confident communicator who can influence without authority and drive consensus around customer priorities.

- Location: Home based with up to 15% travel. (East Coast preferred).

The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

- Bonus/Commission
- Local benefits
- Referral Program
- Volunteer Day
- Internal Academy (QIALearn)
- Employee Assistance Program and internal QIAGEN communities

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 an inclusive 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, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contactrecruting@qiagen.com. This policy is part of QIAGEN's ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.