Associate Director, Global Commercial Trade Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership across the enterprise for global trade compliance and operations.

• Develop, implement, and manage compliance programs for international imports and exports.

• Oversee corporate customs governance across multiple jurisdictions in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and relevant international customs authorities in EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.

• Standardize and audit global trade master data, encompassing HTS classifications, Country of Origin, and customs valuation methodologies.

• Create and implement duty savings programs utilizing FTAs, Duty Drawback, Bonded Warehouses, and FTZs.

• Manage cross-border compliance frameworks pertaining to commercial drug products and biologics.

• Ensure the accuracy of FDA master data throughout the supply chain and act as the primary investigator and responder to FDA import alerts.

• Oversee the import and export processes for animal-derived components, biological media, cell lines, and enzymes; collaborate with APHIS for necessary permits and veterinary health certificates.

• Direct trade compliance initiatives for chemical formulations and laboratory reagents in accordance with TSCA regulations.

• Handle positive and negative TSCA certifications.

• Oversee licensing and declaration processes for materials sourced from protected animal or plant species under CITES and ESA.

• Maintain strategies and processes for internal trade assessments, external government audits, and the submission of PSCs and PDs.

• Ensure SLAs, SOPs, and KPIs are upheld for international customs brokers and freight forwarders.

• Develop global trusted trader initiatives, including C-TPAT, AEO, and PIP programs.

• Enhance deemed exports, export controls, sanctions screenings, and dual-use programs within a cross-functional team.

• Lead teams, projects, programs, or resource allocation as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, along with 8+ years of progressive experience in Global Trade Compliance is required.

• A Master’s degree and 6+ years of progressive experience in Trade Compliance, preferably within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO sectors.

• At least 5 years of managerial experience directly overseeing personnel and/or leadership experience in guiding teams, projects, programs, or resource allocation is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Advanced knowledge of GTM systems, TMS architecture, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP).

• Flexibility for early morning or evening meetings may be necessary due to the global nature of the organization.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus plan for non-commercial positions.

• Incentive compensation plan available for commercial roles.

• Discretionary equity awards offered.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Life insurance benefits.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Wellness programs available.