Global Import-Export Compliance Lead – Biotech (EU/UK)

BioSpace; Rijswijk; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 days annual leave

Commuting allowance

Job summary

GenScript, based in the Netherlands, seeks an Import-Export Compliance Expert (Externally) / Customs Affairs Compliance Expert (Internally) to lead EU and UK trade compliance programs from Rijswijk. Hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote, with a 40-hour work week and a focus on documentation, classification, and regulatory updates.

You will implement and oversee compliance across production sites worldwide, maintain records for audits, and collaborate with legal, logistics and external

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in managing import/export compliance programs, preferably within the EU and UK.
• Solid knowledge of EU customs regulations, export controls, and related trade compliance laws; knowledge about UK customs regulation is a plus.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch is required; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s import & export compliance program, ensuring adherence to EU, UK and global regulations.
• Prepare, submit, and review import/export documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with EU/UK authority requirements.
• Maintain meticulous record-keeping for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct HS code classification and issue customs descriptions; communicate principles to stakeholders.
• Stay informed on EU/UK import/export rule updates and advise on required adaptations.
• Perform risk assessments and internal audits to improve the compliance program.
• Manage licenses/exemptions and ensure timely submissions and renewals.
• Collaborate with legal, logistics, and supply chain teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Import/export compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English and Dutch

Job description

GenScript, based in the Netherlands, seeks an Import-Export Compliance Expert (Externally) / Customs Affairs Compliance Expert (Internally) to lead EU and UK trade compliance programs from Rijswijk. Hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote, with a 40-hour work week and a focus on documentation, classification, and regulatory updates.

You will implement and oversee compliance across production sites worldwide, maintain records for audits, and collaborate with legal, logistics and external