VP Trade Compliance
Core
Establish, govern, and enforce global trade compliance frameworks for medical devices and capital equipment to ensure legal compliance with import/export/customs regulations while supporting uninterrupted patient care and global commercial operations.
Role type
VP of Global Trade Compliance
Builds
Global trade compliance organization, training programs, and integrated compliance systems (ERP, WMS, TMS, GTM) for medical device supply chains.
Domain
Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Global Trade Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership in global compliance, regulatory and medical device compliance knowledge, governance and risk management, continuity of care planning, audit and inspection leadership, tariff and duty optimization
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, FDA regulated product experience, medical device regulatory fluency, capital equipment and serialization expertise
Technologies
ERP, WMS, TMS, Global Trade Management platforms, UDI systems, device history record systems
Responsibilities
Lead a global trade compliance organization and establish tailored training programs; Serve as primary interface with customs/export control authorities and trade regulators; Oversee trade compliance systems and ensure accuracy of HS codes, ECCNs, and origin data; Embed compliance into global manufacturing, field service, and logistics workflows; Lead government audits and manage voluntary disclosures and corrective actions
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & organization building