Global Trade Compliance & Operations Leader

Ta Instruments; Milford (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Milford, MA, seeks a Director of Global Trade Compliance & Trade Operations to define and drive the company’s global trade strategy and operations. You will serve as an executive advisor on risk, opportunities, and geopolitical developments, shaping policy and enabling growth in a regulated life sciences business.

You will lead a cross-functional team, oversee global trade governance, and champion data-driven transformation across GTM systems and ERP integrations to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Intl Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related field.
• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance and international logistics.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership and influencing enterprise-level decisions.
• Demonstrated success leading global trade programs in life sciences or highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide vision and multi-year roadmap for global trade compliance and operations.
• Provide executive-level advisory on trade-related risks and opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a robust global compliance framework across regions and units.
• Oversee end-to-end global import/export performance integrating compliance with operations.
• Lead audits, regulatory engagements, and complex investigations.
• Drive transformation of GTM systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Influence cross-functional leaders to embed trade considerations in strategy.

Skills

Executive leadership

Global trade strategy

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Intl Business / Supply Chain / Law

Tools

SAP GTS

ERP integration

Job description

Waters Corporation in Milford, MA, seeks a Director of Global Trade Compliance & Trade Operations to define and drive the company’s global trade strategy and operations. You will serve as an executive advisor on risk, opportunities, and geopolitical developments, shaping policy and enabling growth in a regulated life sciences business.

You will lead a cross-functional team, oversee global trade governance, and champion data-driven transformation across GTM systems and ERP integrations to ensure