Global Trade Compliance & Operations Director

tacareers-waters; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Director of Global Trade Compliance & Trade Operations to lead a global strategy and a highly visible trade program within a regulated life sciences environment.

This senior role combines risk governance with hands-on supply chain execution, driving policy, governance, and digital transformation across regions while enabling scalable growth and strict adherence to international trade laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related field.
• 12–15+ years of global trade compliance and international logistics experience.
• Leadership experience at executive level in life sciences or regulated industries.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-wide global trade strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Advise senior leadership on trade-related risks and opportunities.
• Establish a robust global compliance framework across regions.
• Oversee end-to-end import/export operations and compliance.
• Lead audits, regulatory engagements, and investigations.
• Partner with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic advisory

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Business/Related field

Tools

SAP GTS

ERP integration

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a Director of Global Trade Compliance & Trade Operations to lead a global strategy and a highly visible trade program within a regulated life sciences environment.

This senior role combines risk governance with hands-on supply chain execution, driving policy, governance, and digital transformation across regions while enabling scalable growth and strict adherence to international trade laws.