Role Overview
QIAGEN is hiring a mid-level Account Manager, Life Sciences (Montreal, Ottawa). This is a full-time role in CA. posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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
- The Account Manager, QIAGEN MTO is responsible for enhancing customer satisfaction, building customer relationships and selling the company’s products and services to key accounts performing life science, clinical, and research testing.
- Must have (three to five) years of directly related sales experience with a well-developed network of customer contacts in both Academia and Industry.
- Must be a strategic thinker capable of executing tactics and be comfortable selling and building relationships at higher levels of the organization.
- Must have a strong background in life sciences and a well-developed technical aptitude in modern molecular methods including Sample Purification, PCR, dPCR and Next Generation Sequencing, and be fully capable of positioning products across the entire QIAGEN portfolio.
- Must also be capable of developing strong internal networks within supply chain, global product manufacturing, custom product development teams, and the technical / customer support organization.
- 80% of time spent in the field, willingness to travel with some overnight stays, valid driver’s license
Your profile
- Education level: minimum of Bachelor of Science or equivalent, graduate degree preferred.
- 3+ years of lab experience preferred.
- 3+ years of directly related sales experience with proven track record.
- 3+ years working in a hub in spoke type team environment.
- Wide range of knowledge of life science applications, products, and market. Knowledge of QIAGEN products preferred.
- Proven ability to sell at the highest levels within an organization.
- Create and develop strategy. Work is accomplished in a proactive manner with teammates without considerable direction. Able to create and develop resolution independently to complex problems while meeting objectives.
- Excellent territory management skills including SFDC usage and achieving KPIs. Self-directed, strategic solutions based approach to territory management.
- Routinely contributes to and leads teams.
- Experience in project management and complex sales.
- Territory: Quebec, Eastern Ontario and Atlantic provinces (Ideally based in Montreal or Ottawa).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Account Manager, Life Sciences (Montreal, Ottawa) position at QIAGEN?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to QIAGEN. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Account Manager, Life Sciences (Montreal, Ottawa) position at QIAGEN located?
This position is based in CA. QIAGEN has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Account Manager, Life Sciences (Montreal, Ottawa) at QIAGEN earn?
QIAGEN has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Account Manager, Life Sciences (Montreal, Ottawa) role at QIAGEN posted?
This role was posted on June 11, 2026 (4 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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