Cell Therapy Trade Compliance Leader - Operations & Scale

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,919 - 173,878; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement programs

Short-term incentive bonuses

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director for Cell Therapy Trade Compliance Operations in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This leadership role involves building a robust compliance engine to ensure timely delivery of patient-critical therapies. You will oversee operational workflows, manage a team, and collaborate across departments to enhance compliance and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree along with 7+ years in logistics or trade compliance. Strong leadership, process improvement, and excellent communication are essential. Flexibility in working arrangements is provided, with an emphasis on team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in trade compliance or logistics.
• Strong experience in customs entry processes and broker governance.
• Demonstrated leadership in process improvement and operational models.

Responsibilities

• Build and enforce trade compliance operating model.
• Lead shipment execution across the network.
• Manage and develop a team of Senior Specialists.
• Implement process improvements for operational efficiency.
• Oversee vendor performance and broker management.

Skills

Customs brokerage

Import/export operations

Trade compliance

Logistics

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Life Sciences, Logistics, Engineering

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director for Cell Therapy Trade Compliance Operations in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This leadership role involves building a robust compliance engine to ensure timely delivery of patient-critical therapies. You will oversee operational workflows, manage a team, and collaborate across departments to enhance compliance and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree along with 7+ years in logistics or trade compliance. Strong leadership, process improvement, and excellent communication are essential. Flexibility in working arrangements is provided, with an emphasis on team collaboration.