Manager, Trade Compliance EMEA - Remote

Danaher Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A global diagnostics leader is seeking a Manager for EMEA trade compliance. This remote role involves overseeing audit readiness, developing trade compliance programs, and requires 5+ years of relevant experience with a strong knowledge of EMEA regulations and fluency in English and German. The position offers an annual salary range of $120,000 - $140,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus/incentive pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance.
• Direct experience with EMEA regulatory regimes.
• Strong knowledge of German customs laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EMEA audit readiness and customs compliance strategy.
• Partner with leadership to architect compliant logistics solutions.
• Champion the development of integrated trade compliance programs.

Skills

Trade compliance expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-border logistics knowledge

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

This role is for someone who finds creative solutions to complex regulatory challenges and takes pride in developing innovative approaches that deliver measurable results. Working within LBS' Legal and Compliance organization, the Manager serves as the primary trade compliance resource for the LBS EMEA operations, developing internal and external relationships that support business objectives. The role requires analytical capabilities to identify opportunities and strong communication skills to drive adoption across the organization.

The Manager is a practitioner of the Danaher Business System (DBS), our continuous improvement methodology, who drives transformation through influence across LBS' global operations while establishing next-generation trade compliance capabilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee EMEA audit readiness and customs compliance strategy, including broker governance, valuation protocols, and regulatory submissions across diverse jurisdictions
• Partner with regional supply chain and commercial leadership to architect compliant, scalable cross-border logistics solutions that support business continuity and growth
• Champion the development and execution of globally integrated trade compliance programs

Qualifications

• BS/BA and 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, with direct experience with EMEA regulatory regimes, and a strong knowledge of German customs laws.
• Fluent in English and German, supporting seamless communication across global teams and regulatory environments.

Work Arrangements

Remote position with candidates in US East Coast and Europe strongly preferred. Global travel required (~20%, flexible).

Leica Biosystems (LBS) is an operating company within Danaher's (DHR) diagnostics segment and a global leader in workflow and automation solutions for anatomic pathology laboratories. LBS provides a comprehensive product range for each step in the pathology process, from sample preparation and staining to imaging and reporting, helping improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence for customers worldwide.

The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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