Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance- Cell Therapy

Gilead Sciences • Santa Monica, CA

3d • $143,225 - $185,350

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance leads and oversees import and export compliance activities supporting cell therapy operations across domestic and international markets. The role ensures compliance with U.S., Canadian, and global trade regulations by developing, implementing, and maintaining 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 support the movement of cell therapy products.

The position provides strategic oversight of customs brokerage, product classifications, export controls, recordkeeping, auditing, training, and compliance monitoring. It drives continuous improvement through key performance indicators, compliance-gap identification, trade compliance systems implementation, and cost-saving recommendations. Success requires deep global trade compliance expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence business decisions while ensuring compliance throughout the supply chain.

As a people leader, the role is expected to foster inclusion, develop employee talent, and empower teams by aligning goals, providing feedback and support, and removing barriers. The stated salary range is $143,225 to $185,350. The position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and 8 or more years of relevant experience; or a high school degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience.
• Deep expertise in global trade compliance and import/export regulations.
• Ability to develop and maintain compliance programs, policies, procedures, and controls.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and ability to influence business decisions and partners.
• Experience communicating effectively with compliance management, business leaders, and teams, including strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to provide oversight, advice, and counsel on import/export compliance matters.

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.
• Experience identifying compliance gaps and recommending global supply chain process improvements.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to influence internal and external partners without direct authority through collaboration.
• Working knowledge of SAP GTS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead daily import and export 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 accordance with applicable regulations and agency guidelines.
• Interface with government agencies, internal teams, and external customers on customs and import/export regulatory matters.
• Manage HTS classifications, ECCNs, FDA import product codes, USDA guidelines, Schedule B information, and country-of-origin information.
• Manage import/export recordkeeping in accordance with CBP and CBSA guidelines, 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 for restricted end uses and diversion risks.
• Implement an audit program covering import entry filings, EEI export filings, and valuation methodology.
• Conduct internal audits and assess compliance with import/export procedures across the business lifecycle, from early product review and commodity classification through delivery to customers.
• Develop, monitor, measure, and report KPIs for import/export activities to drive ongoing 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 provide recommendations to the Leadership Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Create inclusion, develop employee talent, and empower teams through goal alignment, coaching, feedback, support, and barrier removal.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Potential eligibility 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED