Director, Global Trade Compliance
Gilead SciencesUnited States - California - Foster City · full time · Director
$210,375 – $272,250
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What this role is
This director-level role leads global trade compliance strategy and operations for a pharmaceutical company, managing import/export regulations, customs compliance, and trade optimization across all regions. It suits experienced compliance professionals who can balance regulatory rigor with financial performance while partnering across legal, tax, and finance functions.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of global trade compliance experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries (or Master's with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years)
- Deep expertise in import/export regulations, customs compliance, and trade risk management
- Experience building and scaling global compliance programs
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Legal, Tax, and Finance functions
- Understanding of supply chain, financial flows, and regulatory implications
Nice to have
- Master's degree