Exelixis · 18 hours ago
Director, Global Trade Compliance
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $240K/yr
11+ years expExelixis is a pharmaceutical company focused on global trade compliance and logistics. The Director of Global Trade Compliance will oversee customs compliance, manage freight forwarders and customs brokers, and lead the Trade Compliance program while facilitating training across the organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Creates and executes the vision for trade compliance through leading projects and initiates to further develop the program
Keep abreast with current industry movements and upcoming regulatory changes
Act as the main liaison within the organization for any issues or questions related to trade compliance
Generates policies, procedures, and standards related to Trade Compliance and Logistics
Educate and develop an organizational training curriculum on trade compliance subjects
Oversees and performs audits and investigations to maintain adherence to compliance and ensures all records are precise and up to date
Generate scorecards for activities related to trade, brokers and freight forwarders measuring performance and adherence to compliance
Oversees Transportation Validations
Advises on logistics strategies and projects
Supervisor responsibilities would include overseeing logistics managers, logistics specialists, trade compliance managers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and consultants
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in related field and a minimum of 13 years of experience; or, MS/MA degree in related field and a minimum of 11 years of experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ten years of Trade Compliance or equivalent experience
Experience leading a team
Experience with FDA, DEA, EPA, and USDA import compliance
A comprehensive understanding of trade regulations
Familiar with automation tools or system integrations
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including executive and senior management and staff, including simplifying complex topics
Experience with MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook
Strong communication, critical thinking, relationship management and project management skills
Proficient problem-solving skills
Strong organizational talents and attention to detail
Proven ability to set priorities based on corporate goals, impact to the business, and daily operation requirements
Ability to collaborate in a matrix environment on complex tasks while multi-tasking and meeting short deadlines
Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results
Environment: primarily working indoors
Will be required to work after/before hours and on weekends when overseeing critical projects
Preferred
Licensed Customs Broker preferred
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
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