Global Trade & Operations Strategy Leader

Scorpion Therapeutics; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior leader to design and evolve our global trade and operating models, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations.

You will lead country activation with Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, Tax and Legal, driving tariff strategies and KPI-driven improvements across a growing biotech footprint. The role requires 10+ years in biotech/pharma trade compliance, hands-on experience with import/export controls, and a proven ability to lead global

Qualifications

• 10+ years biotech/pharma experience in trade/compliance
• 5+ years in trade compliance, global supply chain operations, operating model design
• Experience with import/export controls, customs, HTS, country of origin, Incoterms, sanctions/OFAC, FTAs, IOR/EOR
• Experience designing/evolving operating models (legal entities, intercompany flows, country activation)
• GxP distribution compliance (GDP, DSCSA, EU FMD; serialization/track-and-trace)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and ex-U.S. pharma supply chains and regulations
• Leadership in global cross-functional teams
• Business case development and financial acumen
• Strong written/presentation/proactive communication skills
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve Arrowhead’s global trade and operating model (IOR/ERO structures, entity setup, intercompany flows)
• Lead country activation with Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, Tax and Legal
• Anticipate footprint changes as the business expands internationally
• Align the operating model with the global physical supply network
• Own and enhance the global trade compliance framework (policies aligned with CBP, OFAC, DEA, FDA)
• Maintain governance, risk assessments, monitoring, internal controls, and executive reporting
• Ensure internal controls for classification, valuation, licensing, documentation, screening, sanctions compliance
• Advise leadership on trade/geopolitical developments; establish KPIs and drive improvement
• Implement tariff mitigation/duty optimization (First Sale for Export, duty drawback, FTAs, FTZs)
• Support logistics provider onboarding and adherence to trade policies
• Lead and develop a global trade compliance team; drive training and accountability
• Partner with IT/Supply Chain on scalable processes/systems (including SAP) and global trade management initiatives

Skills

Biotech/pharma experience

Trade compliance

Global supply chain operations

Operating model design

Executive communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior leader to design and evolve our global trade and operating models, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations.

You will lead country activation with Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, Tax and Legal, driving tariff strategies and KPI-driven improvements across a growing biotech footprint. The role requires 10+ years in biotech/pharma trade compliance, hands-on experience with import/export controls, and a proven ability to lead global