Manager, Global Import & Export Operations and Trade Compliance

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company to inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Manager, Global Import & Export Operations and Trade Compliance based in Cambridge, MA reporting to the Associate Director, Global Trade Compliance.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, and work toward excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

GOALS:

• The Global Trade Compliance Manager will ensure that Research & Development imports and exports are conducted in accordance with the rules and regulatory requirements of Customs and other applicable governmental agencies in the affected countries.

• The position emphasizes developing opportunities for process improvements while working with colleagues at all global locations on import/export compliance activities and recommending/implementing solutions leading to such improvements.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Contribute to the creation and adherence of export and import compliance policies and procedures for the organization regarding Clinical Trial Material (CTM) and raw material shipments.
• Manage daily import and export transactions ensuring compliance to all US Government Laws and Regulations. This includes US Customs and Border Protection, USDA, FDA, Fish Wildlife, Public Health, Bureau of Industry and Security, DEA, FAA and possible other government agencies. This includes generating shipping documentation, working closely with the requester on specific to imports or exports.
• Ensure adherence to country specific standard operating procedures for importing/exporting clinical trial material and raw materials, including logistics, customs clearance and delivery cycle times.
• Liaise with in-country coordinators/CRO’s to establish standard import and export requirements for clinical trials, including export license determination.
• Help to maintain all international product data for development compounds: Country of Origin, Harmonized Tariff Codes, Export Commerce Control Number (ECCN), PGA Licenses & Permits, FDA product codes, INDs for raw materials, chemical intermediates, and finished goods.
• Instruct customs brokers and freight forwarders on how to handle the import/export transaction. Conduct post-entry review ensuring transactions comply with US import regulations
• Provide guidance and valuation for non-commercial materials using WCO/WTO recommended best practices.
• Have proven experience identifying, forecasting and mitigating import VAT costs across multiple tax regimes.
• Identify key opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to eliminate identified compliance deficiencies.
• Work closely with global colleagues in Clinical Supply Chain Operations and Legal to assure alignment of import and export compliance related activities within Takeda.
• Verify all international product data for CLINICAL AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPLIES: Country of Origin, Tariff Code/Schedule B, Export Commerce Control Number (ECCN), FDA product codes, NDAs, INDs for raw materials, chemical intermediates, and finished goods, are the ones determined and established by the Trade Compliance group.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Business, Science or Law.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in R&D material management/ clinical supplies/logistics, including 4 years’ experience in importing and exporting in a technical industry involving chemicals and controlled materials.
• Expert knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Knowledge and Ability to interpret EU, US and MERKOSUR Customs regulations and apply to Takeda businesses.
• Solid understanding of US Automated Export System via ACE.
• Export auditing experience
• HAZMAT Certification IATA and IMDG
• Export Compliance Officer certification
• License Customs Broker
• Well-developed supply chain knowledge
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills and personal judgment
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent sound judgment
• Ability to clearly advise, explain and discuss material and complex matters with internal colleagues and external customers
• Ability to develop, present, and follow through on innovative solutions
• Must be a team player; ability to develop and utilize collaborative relationships
• Leadership skills – ability to lead and train cross-functional project teams

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.