Global Trade Compliance Lead

Molecular Devices; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead cross-functional trade compliance across US, Canada, and Europe. You will manage daily activities, ensure regulatory alignment, and drive cost-saving initiatives in a dynamic life sciences manufacturing environment.

You will apply deep knowledge of EAR, HTS, licensing, and export controls while coordinating with Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 6+ years of experience in customs, export controls, or related field.
• Proficient knowledge of US export regulations including EAR, Census, OFAC, ECCN, licensing, and restricted party screening.
• Advanced expertise in U.S. customs regulations including valuation, HTS classification, origin determination, and import compliance.
• Working knowledge of Canadian and EU import/export regulations and their application.
• Experience implementing tariff mitigation strategies and cost-reduction programs.
• Ability to travel ~25-30% (onsite to San Jose, CA and other locations).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day trade compliance operational activities for Molecular Devices within the US and Canada and support the trade compliance function globally.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Logistics, R&D, Quality and other key stakeholders to provide SME on trade compliance requirements and ensure alignment with laws and internal policies.
• Lead tariff mitigation and duty saving strategies including first sale, duty drawback, country of origin determinations, and cost-avoidance initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and improve trade compliance programs, policies, SOPs, and internal controls for US, Canada, and Europe.
• Identify and execute process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency and reduce regulatory risk.

Skills

Trade compliance

US export regulations

Cross-functional projects

Tariff mitigation

Travel readiness

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead cross-functional trade compliance across US, Canada, and Europe. You will manage daily activities, ensure regulatory alignment, and drive cost-saving initiatives in a dynamic life sciences manufacturing environment.

You will apply deep knowledge of EAR, HTS, licensing, and export controls while coordinating with Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams.