Economist, Mathematician, Physicist as Enterprise Risk Manager (m/f/d)

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 6000 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, international and 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

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Manager to support QIAGEN in the continuous development and improvement of our enterprise-wide risk management system. This system is key in helping us meet regulatory requirements, achieve company objectives, protect assets, and ensure legal compliance. The Enterprise Risk Manager will play a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks, fostering a risk-aware culture, and supporting our leadership in strategic decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance QIAGEN’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework to align with regulatory and organizational objectives.
• Lead risk identification and assessment initiatives across all departments to ensure a proactive risk management approach and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain risk management documentation, including an up-to-date risk register and regular risk reports for senior leadership.
• Define and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) to detect emerging risks early and coordinate appropriate mitigation responses.
• Standardize and improve the risk management framework for efficiency and consistency across the organization.
• Collaborate with department heads and leaders to implement effective risk mitigation plans tailored to specific operational areas.
• Provide strategic insights and actionable recommendations on risk mitigation, working with relevant stakeholders on controls and action plans.
• Conduct training to increase risk awareness, ownership, and accountability across departments, fostering a culture of proactive risk management.

• Education: Master’s degree in Economics, (Business) Mathematics, Statistics/Econometrics, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in risk management within the life sciences industry.
• Certifications: Risk management-related certifications are advantageous.
• Skills: Solid understanding of financial mathematics and risk management principles; intermediate to advanced knowledge of statistical/numerical scripting languages.
• Personal Attributes: Initiative, conscientiousness, creativity, and strong teamwork skills, with excellent analytical and communication abilities, a high level of commitment, and a structured, independent working style.
• Additional Competencies: Enthusiasm for industry developments in the life sciences, with strong technical affinity and comfort working with regulatory texts and financial reports.
• Language Proficiency: Proficient in both German and English, in both written and spoken communication.
• Collaboration Skills: Enjoys working with colleagues from various countries and interacting with different business functions.

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 gender, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, personal orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.