Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance- Cell Therapy

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Job Description

The Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance is responsible for leading and overseeing all import and export compliance activities supporting cell therapy operations across domestic and international markets. This role ensures adherence to U.S., Canadian, and global trade regulations by developing, implementing, and maintaining robust compliance programs, policies, procedures, and controls. The position serves as the subject matter expert for customs, FDA, USDA, CDC, and other government agency requirements, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to support the efficient movement of critical cell therapy products.

The role provides strategic oversight of customs brokerage activities, product classifications, export controls, recordkeeping, auditing, training, and compliance monitoring. The leader drives continuous improvement through the development of key performance indicators, identification of compliance gaps, implementation of trade compliance systems, and recommendations for cost-saving opportunities. Success in this position requires deep expertise in global trade compliance, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence business decisions while ensuring regulatory compliance across the end-to-end supply chain.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Responsible for overseeing and leading the daily operations of all export and import compliance tasks and projects for cell therapy operations.
• Manage Customs brokers to facilitate and support the efficient and timely customs clearance process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain programs, policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance in accordance with new regulations, CBP (Custom and Border Patrol), CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) guidelines, FDA, USDA, CDC and relevant agencies.
• Interface with PGAs, internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export regulations.