Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance- Cell Therapy
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance leads and oversees import and export compliance activities supporting cell therapy operations in domestic and international markets. The role ensures compliance with U.S., Canadian, and global trade regulations through the development and maintenance of compliance programs, policies, procedures, and controls. It serves as a subject matter expert on customs, FDA, USDA, CDC, and other government agency requirements, partnering with internal stakeholders and external service providers to facilitate the movement of cell therapy products. The position provides strategic oversight of customs brokerage, product classifications, export controls, recordkeeping, audits, training, and compliance monitoring. It drives continuous improvement by developing performance indicators, identifying compliance gaps, implementing trade compliance systems, and recommending cost-saving opportunities. The position also includes people-leadership responsibilities centered on inclusion, talent development, and empowering teams.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or
- High school degree and 12+ years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cell therapy import, export, and regulatory requirements in the U.S. and international markets.
- U.S. Customs Broker License.
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs laws and regulations.
- Extensive experience with FDA, USDA, and CDC import requirements.
- Experience implementing, managing, and collaborating on trade compliance programs.
- Effective communication with compliance management, business leaders, and teams, including excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to identify compliance gaps and recommend global supply chain process improvements.
- Project management experience.
- Ability to influence internal and external partners without direct authority through collaboration.
- Ability to provide sound oversight, advice, and counsel on import/export compliance issues.
- Self-motivation and ability to work with limited supervision.
- Working knowledge of SAP GTS.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and lead daily export and import compliance operations and projects for cell therapy operations.
- Manage customs brokers to support efficient and timely customs clearance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs, policies, procedures, and controls in response to applicable regulations and agency guidance.
- Interface with government agencies, internal stakeholders, and external customers on customs and import/export regulatory matters.
- Manage HTS classifications, Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs), FDA import product codes, USDA guidelines, Schedule B information, and country-of-origin information.
- Manage import/export recordkeeping in accordance with CBP, CBSA, corporate policy, and internal procedures.
- Develop and deliver targeted trade compliance training to cross-functional teams.
- Ensure transactions are screened against denied-person and entity lists and for restricted end uses and diversion.
- Implement an audit program covering import entry filings, EEI export filings, and valuation methodology.
- Conduct internal audits and assessments of import/export procedure compliance across the business lifecycle, from early-stage product review and commodity classification through final customer delivery.
- Develop, monitor, measure, and report KPIs for import/export activities to drive process improvement.
- Manage internal Trade Compliance and FDA information databases.
- Collaborate with IT on implementation of trade compliance systems and processes.
- Build relationships with internal departments and plant and warehouse operations, including R&D, Logistics, Supply Chain, Commercial, Tax, and Legal.
- Review cost-reduction opportunities and make recommendations to the Leadership Team.
- Create inclusion, develop employee talent, and empower teams in accordance with People Leader Accountabilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
- May be eligible for discretionary stock-based long-term incentives; eligibility may vary by role.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical insurance.
- Company-sponsored dental insurance.
- Company-sponsored vision insurance.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
