Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd
Senior Manager, Trade Compliance and Logistics
US-Remote · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$187kDetected 7 days ago
AccessibilityValuationLogisticsRecruitingFDA RegulatoryResearchLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsGxP
About the role
- With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.
- For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
- Requires a high level of initiative and independence.
Responsibilities
- Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.
- Own U.S. trade compliance systems, policies, processes, and internal/external relationships.
- Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide trade compliance programs, policies, procedures, and controls aligned with CBP and other regulatory requirements.
- Monitor new U.S. trade regulations, maintain compliance, integrate changes into operations and SOPs, and update management on impacts.
- Conduct internal import/export audits, support post-entry audits, resolve discrepancies, drive corrections, reconcile or protest as needed, verify valuation methods, and ensure compliant recordkeeping.
- Lead enterprise trade compliance awareness and detailed operational training.
- Maintain trade classifications and country-of-origin determinations.
- Lead continuous improvement in import/export activities, maintain current documentation, and recommend cost avoidance, duty mitigation, best practices, and corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
- 7+ years of logistics and trade compliance experience, including 5+ years in pharmaceuticals or a related industry.
- Knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, preferably for products under FDA authority.
- Experience with pharmaceutical HTS and ECCN classifications, valuation, country-of-origin determinations, and the CBP ACE portal.
- Experience with the CBP CTPAT program.
- Working knowledge of GxP principles.
- Working knowledge of free trade agreements, foreign trade zones, and VAT/GST mitigation and recovery strategies.
- Experience in international logistics, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience with Customs Reconciliation, royalties, true-ups, and assists preferred.
- NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification preferred.
Skills
- Experience developing procedures and delivering education and workshops.
- Ability to read and interpret government regulations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Highly organized in thought, communication, and execution.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Curious, continuous-improvement mindset that challenges the status quo.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this role is
- Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.
- Lead annual Customs Reconciliation activities.
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