[Hiring] Director of Global Trade Compliance @Vertex Inc.

Role Description

The Director, Global Trade Compliance is responsible for developing, owning, maintaining, and executing global trade compliance business processes, global trade management systems, and associated regulatory compliance activities. This role supports all Vertex supply chain models across all geographies in which Vertex operates.

• Develop a deep understanding of Vertex’s supply chain operating models, including finished goods distribution, commercial manufacturing, clinical, development, and research materials.
• Lead the GTC team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable trade compliance processes and systems aligned to these models.
• Interpret and operationalize global trade compliance requirements, focusing on the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom.
• Oversee trade compliance activities across import and export customs declarations, including customs valuation, tariff classification, and duty-mitigation programs.
• Drive the global strategy for GTC processes and systems in partnership with various stakeholders.
• Monitor trade actions, legislation, and regulatory developments to identify changes that may affect Vertex.
• Develop and deploy processes and systems to monitor global tariffs and optimize duty costs across Vertex’s supply chains.
• Establish priorities based on business requirements and resource availability.
• Support governance and performance management of managed service providers and customs brokers.
• Develop and implement operational and compliance metrics to support timely export, customs release, and delivery of shipments.
• Serve as a key strategic partner to the Senior Director, Global Trade Strategy & Compliance in developing and executing a global trade compliance strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience across global trade compliance activities within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or similarly regulated global manufacturing organization.
• Experience gained through a trade compliance consulting firm or strategic service provider may offset a portion of direct industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a global, complex operating environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and Winter.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Generous commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k) and more.

Company Description

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.