Technical Trade Compliance Senior Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Trade Compliance to lead technical compliance across valuation, product classification, origin, and export controls. You will shape policies and partner with Legal, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams.

This role requires extensive international trade experience, industry knowledge in pharma, and a track record of building scalable compliance programs. Hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years international trade experience within pharma or life sciences.
• BA/BS degree required; Customs broker license or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong familiarity with export controls and customs valuation.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary technical review of GTC SOPs for complex customs requirements.
• Develop and manage Customs Valuation program across countries.
• Develop valuation SOPs for pipeline products and non-transaction value material.
• Develop and manage Export Control program with license and screening requirements.
• Oversee product classification and COO/state-origin efforts; support COO SOP.

Skills

International trade experience

Pharma/Life Sciences knowledge

Policy development & training

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor/consultant management

Continuous improvement

Education

BA/BS degree

Customs broker license or equivalent certification

Tools

Oracle GTM

ERP

TMS

Excel

SharePoint

Alteryx

Job description

Role: Senior Manager of Global Trade Compliance (GTC) – Technical Compliance

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide primary technical review of GTC SOPs for complex customs requirements: valuation, product classification, country of origin, export controls, and related topics.
• Develop and manage Customs Valuation program:
  • Manage commercial customs valuation SOPs (manufacturing/finished goods) and reconciliation reporting across required countries.
  • Manage clinical trial material valuation SOPs for IMPs; defend policy with customs authorities as needed.
  • Develop valuation SOPs for pipeline products (cell & gene therapy, small molecules) and partner with Corporate Tax, Supply Chain, and Regulatory for tax/duty optimization.
  • Develop valuation SOPs for purchased material (PO/Commercial Invoice/Payment three-way match and discrepancy reporting).
  • Develop valuation SOPs for non-transaction value material (e.g., CMO development material, CRO research material, inter-site transfers, samples).
• Develop and manage Export Control program:
  • Identify ECCN-controlled materials/equipment via surveys, analytics, and outreach.
  • Establish export controls for non-EAR99 items to ensure required licenses prior to shipment.
  • Create technology control plan and deemed export access plan where applicable.
  • Manage restricted party screening using Oracle GTM and managed service provider; support joint escalation with 3PLs/Distributors for sanctioned countries.
  • Partner with Sourcing/Legal on export control contract language and INCO term guideline.
• Oversee product classification (HTS/ECCN/PGA) via managed service provider; own Product Classification SOP as SME.
• Own Country of Origin SOP and oversee COO support.
• Develop and manage anti-boycott reporting processes.
• Support global trade compliance projects: co-manage external trade managed service partner/consultants; support GTM system design/implementation to integrate master data and orders/shipments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years international trade experience.
• BA/BS required.
• Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent certification.
• Strong familiarity with export controls and customs valuation.
• Pharma/Life Sciences (or similar) experience plus knowledge of standard export/import processes.
• Experience managing customs brokers, managed service providers, and consultants.
• Knowledge of logistics systems (GTM, TMS, ERP, integrations).
• Strong digital/analytical skills (Excel, SharePoint, Alteryx, reporting tools).
• Ability to conduct training and explain complex requirements.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and transformative change.