Associate Director, Cell Therapy Trade Compliance Operations
Core
Leading the trade compliance operating model for import/export and Free Trade Zone (FTZ) execution across the cell therapy network to ensure compliant, timely movement of patient materials and finished products.
Role type
Associate Director, Trade Compliance Operations
Builds
Scalable, reliable, and compliant operational processes for cross-border trade execution in cell therapy supply chains.
Domain
Biopharma / Cell Therapy / Global Logistics / Trade Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Import/export operations, FTZ/bonded operations, customs brokerage, broker governance, process improvement, digitization, people leadership, matrixed organization leadership
Preferred skills
Clinical-to-commercial transition, global expansion, network scale-up, data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet), regulated logistics (GDP, GxP), cryogenic/temperature-controlled logistics
Technologies
Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet
Responsibilities
Lead trade compliance operating model for import/export and FTZ execution; manage first-line escalation and business continuity for cross-border issues; drive process excellence and scalability; strengthen digital enablement and operational visibility; own operational documentation and standard work; lead performance management for brokers and service providers; support network readiness and expansion; use data to improve operational performance; provide people leadership for the trade compliance team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
