Director, Global Trade Compliance

Hologic•Marlborough, MA

16h

About The Position

Hologic empowers people to live healthier lives everywhere, every day. We are the leading Innovator in women's health, helping healthcare professionals around the world diagnose and treat their patients with precision, certainty and confidence. The Director, Global Trade Compliance is responsible for defining and leading the enterprise-wide trade compliance strategy, operating model, and capability roadmap to support global business growth, operational performance, and regulatory compliance. This role is accountable for the design, effectiveness, and performance of the global trade compliance program, including the deployment and optimization of global trade management systems. The position requires a forward-looking leader who can translate regulatory requirements into scalable business capabilities, define a clear vision for the function, and lead the organization in executing that vision. This includes fostering a culture where trade compliance enables speed, confidence, and success in global operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of experience in trade compliance, global trade operations, or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role within trade compliance, with responsibility for program oversight and decision-making.
Prior experience leading & mentoring a team of Trade Compliance employees.
Demonstrated experience defining and leading global trade compliance programs, strategies, and operating models.
Demonstrated experience implementing or operating global trade management systems (e.g., Oracle GTM, SAP GTS or similar).
Experience working across multiple regions and regulatory environments.
Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Juris Doctor (JD), Master’s in International Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline).
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
Experience supporting high-growth, internationally expanding organizations.
Experience with automation, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
Professional certifications in trade compliance, customs, or supply chain (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Define the global trade compliance strategy aligned with business objectives, growth priorities, and risk tolerance.
Establish and maintain the global operating model, including roles, responsibilities, governance, and regional alignment.
Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap to build and scale trade compliance capabilities.
Ensure alignment between trade compliance strategy and broader enterprise initiatives (e.g., supply chain transformation, market expansion, digital initiatives).
Own and be accountable for the effectiveness and performance of the global trade compliance program.
Establish global policies, standards, and procedures governing trade compliance activities.
Ensure consistent implementation and execution across regions, with appropriate flexibility for local requirements.
Define and monitor program KPIs, performance metrics, and risk indicators.
Oversee internal audits, assessments, and remediation efforts.
Define the enterprise strategy for global trade management systems.
Be accountable for the successful deployment, adoption, and ongoing optimization of GTM capabilities.
Ensure trade compliance processes are embedded into system workflows, data structures, and automation strategies.
Partner with IT and business leaders to align system capabilities with operational needs and growth plans.
Drive continuous improvement in data quality, process efficiency, and control effectiveness through system enablement.
Manage import valuation and supporting data management.
Manage sanctioned/restricted party screening and end-use due diligence.
Manage import entry processing and controls.
Manage tariff classification and data management.
Manage export transaction review, clearance, and controls.
Manage regulatory requirements (e.g., partner government agency requirements).
Manage broker and forwarder management and oversight.
Manage utilization of preferential trade programs.
Ensure global alignment while enabling effective regional execution.
Manage country of origin determination and supporting data.
Manage export control classification and data management.
Manage license determination and management, including oversight of application support, usage monitoring, and recordkeeping.
Partner with executive leadership across Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT, and Commercial functions.
Ensure trade compliance is embedded into core business processes and decision-making.
Support strategic initiatives (e.g., new markets, new business models, acquisitions) with scalable compliance solutions.
Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on trade compliance risks, opportunities, and regulatory developments.
Establish global governance frameworks, including escalation pathways and decision-making structures.
Serve as the senior point of contact for regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external stakeholders as appropriate.
Ensure the organization is prepared for and responsive to audits, inquiries, and regulatory changes.
Maintain visibility into global risk exposure and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global trade compliance organization.
Define required capabilities, roles, and skill sets to support current and future needs.
Foster a culture in which trade compliance activities and performance enable enterprise success.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across regions and functions.
Develop leadership capability within regional teams.