Senior Specialist, Cell Therapy Trade Compliance (FTZ)
Core
Lead Free Trade Zone (FTZ) operations to ensure compliant, traceable movement of patient-specific materials and critical manufacturing inputs across AstraZeneca's cell therapy supply chain.
Role type
Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance (FTZ Operations)
Builds
Compliant cross-border material flow for cell therapy manufacturing
Domain
Biopharma / Cell Therapy / International Trade Compliance
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
FTZ operations management, customs brokerage coordination, 19 CFR Part 146 compliance, HTS classification, inventory control, audit readiness, import/export execution, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Cell therapy logistics, GDP/GMP/GxP familiarity, temperature-controlled logistics, operational reporting
Technologies
Excel, inventory systems, broker portals, logistics/trade systems
Responsibilities
Manage FTZ execution including admissions, status elections, zone-to-zone transfers, removals, exports, and annual reconciliation; Ensure compliant storage and movement of patient-specific materials with strong traceability; Maintain accurate FTZ inventory records and support cycle counts; Coordinate import documentation and entry activities with customs brokers; Support outbound FTZ shipment execution for intermediates and finished product; Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to align FTZ activities with batch release schedules; Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement for operational efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC