Director, Global Trade Compliance

Role: Director, Global Trade Compliance at Gilead, leading a worldwide program to ensure adherence to import/export laws while optimizing product flow across the pharmaceutical supply chain. Responsibilities: develop and execute trade compliance strategy, establish policies and governance, oversee import/export operations, manage risk assessments and internal controls, handle regulatory and government interactions, lead trade optimization initiatives, and drive process standardization and systems implementation. Collaborates with Legal, Tax, Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams; supports training and capability building, and manages a global team. Requirements: BA or higher with 10+ years (or equivalent experience in pharma/regulatory industries), deep expertise in import/export regulations, customs compliance, trade risk management, and cross-functional partnering. Preferred: advanced degree (e.g., MS). HighValue: global scope across all regions, impact on regulatory compliance, product flow, and financial performance, with a focus on pharmaceutical supply chain, regulatory frameworks, and trade optimization strategies. WorkSetup: not specified; leadership role with high stakeholder engagement.