Director Global Trade Compliance
Core
Develop, own, and execute global trade compliance business processes and regulatory activities for Vertex's supply chain models across all geographies.
Role type
Director, Global Trade Compliance
Builds
Scalable trade compliance processes and systems for finished goods distribution, commercial manufacturing, clinical, development, and research shipments.
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Supply Chain / Global Trade Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global trade compliance strategy, US/EU/UK regulatory interpretation, customs declarations (valuation, classification, origin), export controls, duty mitigation, team leadership, supply chain operations knowledge, stakeholder management, metrics development, change management, trade management systems, AI/automation application, training program development, tax/accounting concepts.
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, trade compliance consulting experience, EU VAT/customs complexity experience.
Technologies
Global trade management systems, digital platforms, automation tools, AI.
Responsibilities
Lead GTC team to design and maintain scalable processes; interpret and operationalize global trade requirements; oversee import/export customs declarations and duty mitigation; drive global strategy with cross-functional partners; monitor regulatory developments; optimize duty costs; manage service providers and brokers; develop compliance metrics and CAPA processes.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management