Global Trade Compliance Specialist (México)

Parexel; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work arrangements

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Clinical Logistics team. You will manage import/export operations across Latin American countries, ensuring compliance with customs regulations while supporting clinical research projects.

You will engage with customs brokers, prepare licenses, and implement procedures to maintain regulatory excellence. Fluency in English and experience with healthcare trade are required, with remote collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of international trade in Clinical Trials or healthcare industries.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all import/export activities comply with customs and government agency regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with customs brokers and government agencies to stay ahead of regulatory changes.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation in compliance with Parexel and local regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement operational and compliance procedures for the Global Trade Compliance function.
• Serve as the primary interface with customs brokers and logistics providers to ensure efficient clearance.
• Prepare and submit import/export license applications aligned with project requirements.
• Attend project meetings to provide updates, resolve issues, and escalate to management when needed.
• Track and manage import/export licenses, monitoring quantities, expiry dates, and renewal timelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in biology, pharmacy, health-related discipline, international trade, or logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

When our values align, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world’s health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

When our values align, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world’s health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we’re committed to making a difference.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we’re committed to making a difference.

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose – moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart.

Remote Job from Mexico

About the Role

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for international trade compliance? Parexel is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Clinical Logistics team. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage import and export operations in Latin American countries, ensuring seamless compliance with customs regulations while supporting critical clinical research projects.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Compliance & Regulatory Excellence

• Ensure all import/export activities comply with customs and government agency regulations
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customs brokers and government agencies to stay ahead of regulatory changes
• Maintain comprehensive documentation in compliance with Parexel and local regulatory requirements
• Design and implement operational and compliance procedures for the Global Trade Compliance function

Project Execution & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary interface with customs brokers and logistics providers to ensure efficient clearance
• Prepare and submit import/export license applications aligned with project requirements
• Attend project meetings to provide updates, resolve issues, and escalateto management when needed
• Track and manage import/export licenses, monitoring quantities, expiry dates, and renewal timelines

What We’re Looking For

Core Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships
• Proven ability to thrive in matrix environments and collaborate effectively across functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a sense of urgency in resolving issues
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities
• Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to work independently in a remote environment

Experience & Knowledge

• Solid knowledge of international trade in Clinical Trials or healthcare industries
• Adequate knowledge of customs regulations and clinical development processes
• Demonstrated experience communicating with customs brokers and third-party logistics providers
• Solid experience working with global virtual teams in collaborative environments
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with risk assessment and process improvement methodologies
• Fluent English

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, pharmacy, health-related discipline, international trade, or logistics

Why Join Parexel?

At Parexel, we’re committed to advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes globally. As a Global Trade Compliance Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our operations run smoothly across multiple countries.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop expertise in international trade compliance within the clinical research industry
• Work with a talented, collaborative team across Latin America and beyond
• Support meaningful clinical research that impacts global healthcare
• Enjoy flexible remote work arrangements with a supportive company culture

Ready to Make an Impact?