Trade Compliance Director

Company: Grifols

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

PURPOSE

Ensuring Grifols' global trade practices comply with applicable U.S. and international export control laws, sanctions, and global trade restrictions.

ENVIRONMENT

• Internal environment:
  • Continuous (daily) dialogue with Supply Chain employees managing exports/imports, Procurement and Commercial.
  • Frequent (weekly) dialogue with Due Diligence Team and other Compliance Programs Officers.
  • Frequent (weekly) dialogue with Legal Function.
  • Regular (monthly) dialogue with leadership teams per line of business.
• External environment:
  • Frequent (weekly) liaison with external legal advisors.
  • Liaison with export control enforcement agencies, authorities, and auditors.
  • Liaison with compliance peers from Customers and Suppliers.

Functions

• Export Controls

1. Develop and implement a robust global export control programme, ensuring compliance across all countries where Grifols operates in line with international laws and regulations, including the EAR (Export Administration Regulations) and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
2. Regularly assess risks in the export process, identifying potential areas of non-compliance and implementing controls and mitigation strategies.
3. Advise Grifols senior management on relevant export compliance issues and report any non-compliance matters to the senior management and/or the governing bodies.
4. Determine jurisdiction, classification, and licensing requirements for exports. Implement screening procedures to ensure compliance.
5. Establish written operational guidelines and procedures for export activities.
6. Develop a comprehensive training program tailored to different levels of employees.
7. Ensure that internal and external audits are periodically conducted regarding adherence to compliance standards; ensure that compliance problems and violations are properly addressed and corrected.
8. Continuously review and improve the compliance program based on audit findings and changes in regulations.

• Sanctions & Embargoes Compliance

1. Develop and implement a robust global sanctions control programme, ensuring compliance across all countries where Grifols operates in line with economic and trade sanctions imposed by governments and international bodies (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU).
2. Conduct, and regularly update, a thorough risk assessment to identify potential areas of non-compliance.
3. Advise Grifols senior management on relevant sanctions compliance issues and report any non-compliance matters to the senior management and/or the governing bodies.
4. Develop and implement internal controls, including written policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
5. Provide ongoing training to employees on compliance requirements and procedures.
6. Ensure that regular audits and monitor compliance activities are performed to identify and address any issues; ensure that procedures for handling and reporting violations, and take corrective actions as necessary are established.
7. Continuously review and improve the compliance program based on audit findings and changes in regulations.

Experience

Director - Requires between 5 or 10 years of previous experience.

ACADEMIC TRAINING

US Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in International Law.

Skills

Functional

• Strong familiarity with operations and customer support processes in a global business.
• A solid understanding of related regulations, including trade controls, sanctions, and embargoes, as well as the implications of employing foreign nationals.
• Sound familiarity with export controls, with specific knowledge of US (ITAR/EAR) and EU (2021/821) laws and regulations.
• Sound familiarity with sanctions management, with specific knowledge of US (OFAC) and EU (CSFP) laws and regulations.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, with a balanced degree of autonomy and teamwork.
• Strong confidence, with a well-balanced degree of assertiveness and flexibility.
• Compelling ability to say “no” when company values and/or compliance with laws or company policies could be at risk, even to high-ranking officers.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with enough proficiency to target all staff levels.
• Good ability to analyze and understand complex business proposals.
• Sound judgment and intellect combined with a pragmatic, business solution–oriented approach.
• Strong ability to interact with, and provide confidence and guidance to different staff levels.
• Proficient in providing advice to senior management on ethical and compliance implications of business decisions.
• A goal-oriented and proactive mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Expected to act honestly, independently, impartially, and with discretion.
• Spanish as an additional language would be preferred.
• Role is hybrid and is 3 days at the office and 2 remote.

Third Party Agency And Recruiter Notice

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location

NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-RTP:USNC0001 - RTP NC-Headquarters

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