Associate Director - Trade Compliance

Role Summary

Associate Director - Trade Compliance leads Lilly's import/export compliance program with a focus on radioligand therapy. The role governs adherence to U.S. import/export controls and trade sanctions, collaborating across functions to support cross-border transactions for radioisotope time-sensitive products, and representing Lilly with U.S. government agencies and external partners. A commitment to ongoing learning and growth in a dynamic regulatory environment is required, with a minimum three-year tenure in this position.

Responsibilities

• Radioligand Therapy Compliance Support: Responsible for trade compliance to support the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of radioligand therapies for the treatment of cancer.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with all areas of the business unit to support compliance cross-border transactions for radioisotope time sensitive products.
• Strategic Leadership: Take the helm in shaping our import and export compliance strategy. Your guidance will ensure adherence to regulations across our global operations, consistent with trade regulations including U.S. Customs, U.S. Department of Commerce, and other trade authorities.
• Control Systems Management: Maintain robust control systems. This involves leading all aspects of global and local procedures, conducting regular assessments, and developing impactful training programs. Your documentation and monitoring efforts will keep us on the right compliance track.
• Risk Mitigation: Review supply chain plans and changes, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to trade economic sanctions, as well as export and import controls. Regular engagement with internal business partners will be crucial for risk management.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Lead cross-functional projects and processes, getting results even when influencing colleagues who may not directly report to your function or area.
• External Representation: As our compliance ambassador, you’ll represent Lilly externally. This includes liaising with U.S. government agencies, industry partners, trade functions, and external counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum of 7 years of experience in Research and Development or Trade Compliance
• Preferred: Understanding of molecular biology and radioisotope applications
• Required: Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Skills

• Understanding of internal controls or elements of effective compliance programs. Have the ability to investigate, test for compliance, evaluate options, and take corrective action.
• Relationship-building skills needed to develop effective internal and external working relationships.
• Ability to adapt and learn in a changing environment with an approach to achieve constant improvement in support of trade compliance.
• Proven ability to seek data, analyze and draw relevant conclusions, and use data to influence actions/decisions.
• Strong communication with the ability influence effectively with all levels of the organization including management and external partners.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: >10% travel