Trade Compliance Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Richmond, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

This is a fully remote role supporting our BioAnalytical Laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers the scale, reach, and mission-driven work to make a meaningful impact. As a Trade Compliance Manager, you will manage the trade compliance and import/export strategy for clinical trial samples and reference standard material for assigned studies, ensuring that activities are in full compliance with applicable local regulations, company requirements and client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years)
Strong understanding of import/export operations, local and global regulations and clinical trial supply operations
Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong understanding of the Microsoft Office suite
Strong focus on customers and attention to detail
Ability to work as team, as well as work independently with moderate mentorship
Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in clinical research, specifically in clinical supplies import/export, is highly preferred
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role

Responsibilities

Develop Trade Compliance Import/Export strategy for each assigned study
Ensure proficient communication and interaction with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate efforts, provide recommendations, and issue alerts to avoid obstacles during the import/export processes
Ensure assigned studies are always in compliance with Trade Compliance, local regulations, company requirements and client needs
Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for Trade Compliance and Import/Export matters for assigned studies
Stay up to date with new processes and regulations concerning Trade Compliance and Import/Export
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Represent the Trade Compliance and Import/Export department as a primary point of contact and escalation for assigned studies
Interact with internal and external personnel on significant matters, often requiring coordination between functional areas
Work on problems of diverse scope, requiring the analysis of data and evaluation of various elements