Global Trade Compliance Operations Specialist
Biogen
About This Role:
As the Global Trade Compliance Operations Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient and compliant cross-border trade activities for Biogen. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day import/export compliance operations, as well as Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Customs requirements, ensuring compliance with international trade laws. Acting as a key liaison among internal teams, customs brokers, government agencies, and other stakeholders, you will streamline import/export clearance by U.S., and Canada Customs, as well as other government agencies proactively. Additionally, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the global trade management system (GTM), providing training and support to internal stakeholders while implementing system enhancements. This role is instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining compliance across global trade.
This is an on-site role to be based at our office in Research Triangle Park, NC.
What You’ll Do:
Manage daily trade operations to ensure compliance with customs regulations and other government agencies (e.g., FDA, USDA, BIS, CDC, FWS).
Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure efficient and compliant cross-border transactions, including providing import/export instructions, pre-filing documentation reviews, conducting post-entry audits.
Responsible for maintaining records related to customs clearances. In addition to US and Canada import/export compliance procedures.
Act as a liaison and communicate with customs authorities, and government agencies to execute timely import/export clearance.
Conduct Restricted Party Screening reviews, per Biogen established processes.
Oversee and execute operational activities within internal stakeholders, and Customs Brokers related to management and reporting for Biogen’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) facilities.
Serve as the subject matter expert for the global trade management system (GTM), leading training and support to internal users, as well as coordinating system updates with IT teams and external service providers.
Collaborate with internal teams (i.e. distribution & logistics, clinical supply chain, Quality, R&D) to streamline import/export processes.
Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, contributing expertise in trade compliance and operational efficiency improvements.
Who You Are:
You are detail-oriented, action driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy is paramount, and ‘ownership’ is a critical behavior. You value collaboration and enjoy working with diverse teams to solve complex challenges. You approach problems with a proactive broad business mindset, considering implications across functional areas. You leverage your expertise to identify solutions, assess plan ‘B’s’ and streamline processes.
Your communication and relationship building skills are strong, allowing you to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You are passionate about global trade and eager to contribute to an organization built on compliance and operational excellence.
Required Skills:
A bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 3 years of trade compliance operations experience with multinational companies in regulated industries.
Experienced in import/export operations, including customs filings in the U.S. and Canada, coordination with customs brokers and government agencies (i.e. FDA, USDA).
Solid knowledge in international trade fundamentals for regulated industries, including HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, Incoterms, FDA disclaimers, etc.
Experience working with Oracle’s Global Trade Management system or similar ERP trade compliance modules (i.e., import/export workbench, Classification, restricted party screening, etc.)
Experience with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance, operations and reporting.
Strong analytical skills: attention to detail’ and driven attitude to take ownership and deliver on commitments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Data analytics, and project management experience.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.