Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance Operations

Role Summary

Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance Operations. Oversees global trade compliance activities within BioMarin's Global Supply Chain framework, supporting clinical, commercial, and development science areas to ensure smooth and compliant movement of finished goods, drug product, intermediates, raw materials, and research products across international borders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regional GTC relating to BioMarin operations, and primary SME for US import activities for BioMarin, ensuring that all shipments are conducted in compliance with international regulatory requirements.
• Active participation in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of corporate wide GTC programs including audit readiness, risk mitigation and training.
• Participate in Global Trade related projects and initiatives such as Duty Draw Back and Customs Reconciliation, First Sale for Export programs.
• Ensuring key performance indicators are utilized to measure and improve critical aspects of GTC adherence
• Driving business solutions and continuous improvement initiatives which will add value to the Supply Chain function and the wider company
• Development and maintenance of internal and external relationships through effective communication to foster GTC Compliance within and across BioMarin functions
• Monitor Customs Community Directives and biopharmaceutical regulations, aligning current processes to comply with changing requirements
• Audit regional trade documentation retention and incorporated shipping and customs declarations for accuracy including valuation, HS classification, and country of origin determination
• Work with stakeholders to ensure proper correct valuation of products
• Coordinate and advise on contract terms and conditions, Incoterms and analysis of trade lanes
• Provide oversight and performance management of outsourced brokerage services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of import and export transactions and the compliance documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Customs Brokerage License preferred
• Minimum of 5 years‚Äô experience in Global Trade & Compliance with understanding of international customs regimes and in-country authority requirements
• Minimum of 3 years‚Äô experience in a GxP Pharma/biotech role
• Experience implementing duty mitigation programs (e.g., Duty Draw Back, First Sale for Export)
• Cold Chain experience highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and drive improvements within and across functions to enable compliance and mitigate risk
• Ability to work autonomously and independently

Skills

• Global trade compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Project management and process improvement
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and documentation practices
• Time management and ability to work with changing priorities

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Customs Brokerage License preferred

Additional Requirements

• The work environment may require lifting up to 25 pounds and standard office equipment usage; no extensive physical demands beyond typical office work