Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance

Thermofisher Scientific; Park Central; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Birmingham seeks a Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance to provide strategic leadership of trade compliance across European sites and globally. You will develop and continuously improve a comprehensive program addressing import/export controls, sanctions, and trade agreements while partnering with stakeholders for alignment and operational excellence.

The role requires leading complex programs, translating regulations into business processes, and driving

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Bachelor's with substantial experience in global trade compliance.
• Preferred fields: Business, Law, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sciences.
• Professional certification in Global Trade Compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive trade compliance program across European sites and globally.
• Translate complex trade regulations into practical business processes, controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional and multi-site initiatives, drive governance, and enable efficient, compliant movement of products.

Skills

Trade compliance leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Process standardization

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OneSource

SAP GTS

Trade compliance systems

Job description

Join our Protein Diagnostics business in Birmingham as a Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance, where you'll provide strategic leadership and oversight of trade compliance activities across our European sites while supporting trade compliance initiatives and business needs globally., You'll be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving a comprehensive trade compliance program to ensure compliance with applicable import and export controls, customs regulations, sanctions, trade agreements, and other international trade requirements. As the primary trade compliance leader for our European sites, you'll provide guidance and oversight, identify and mitigate trade-related risks, drive consistent processes and controls, and enable the efficient and compliant movement of products across international borders. Working with cross-functional partners, you'll establish effective governance, influence business decisions, and promote a strong culture of trade compliance and integrity. You'll also partner with global stakeholders to drive alignment, automation, standardization, and operational excellence across the organization.

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of relevant experience in global trade compliance, international trade, customs, or related fields
• Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Law, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sciences, or related disciplines
• Professional certification in Global Trade Compliance, customs, export controls, or a related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of European and international trade compliance requirements, including import/export controls, customs regulations, sanctions, product classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and trade agreements
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and leading trade compliance programs across multiple sites or countries
• Ability to translate complex trade regulations into practical business processes, controls, and risk mitigation strategies
• Proven ability to develop, standardize, and continuously improve policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Strong experience conducting trade compliance risk assessments, internal reviews, and audits and driving corrective actions
• Experience with trade compliance systems and tools, such as OneSource, SAP GTS, or similar platforms
• Strong project and change management capabilities, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and multi-site initiatives
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively across Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and other functions
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify compliance risks and develop pragmatic solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex trade compliance requirements to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, set priorities, and provide leadership across a geographically dispersed organization
• Ability to support trade compliance activities and initiatives beyond Europe as required, contributing to global alignment and best-practice sharing
• Travel may be required
  As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.