Director, Trade Lead

Introduction to role

Are you ready to lead the charge in a rapidly evolving logistics landscape? AstraZeneca is establishing a world-leading Logistics Center of Excellence to navigate changing environmental demands. Our Global Logistics Function is pivotal in managing the movement of our products worldwide, ensuring the seamless performance of our end-to-end supply chain. As the Americas Trade Management Lead, you'll bring your deep expertise in international import and export requirements for healthcare products, with a particular focus on the Americas market borders. You'll be instrumental in providing specialist support to supply sites globally, designing international supply chains, negotiating trade terms, and leading the North America Import and Compliance team. Are you prepared to make a significant impact?

Accountabilities

In this dynamic role, you'll be the Americas Regional Process Owner for import/export, offering expertise on tariff and custom laws, rules, and regulations. You'll ensure compliance with import/export matters, act as an escalation point for queries, and support strategic priorities like the Control Tower project and new shipping lanes. Your responsibilities will include developing regional Import/Export standards, defining market master files, conducting audits, and maintaining relationships with government agencies. You'll monitor regulations for changes and collaborate with various functions to optimize trade flows. As a member of the Americas Logistics Leadership Team, you'll shape regional strategy and contribute to the future design of our global logistics network.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant or related discipline

• Extensive experience working with customs, brokers, freight forwarders within the Americas

• Hold a professional qualification in international logistics

• Holder of a valid broker’s license by the Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers

• Detailed knowledge of various government agencies regulating global trade and extensive knowledge of regional regulations

• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical production supply chain principles, Good Manufacturing Practice, Food & Drug Administration requirements (or equivalent), Customs rules and regulations

• Ability to integrate information technology as it supports/impacts business processes related to international trade

• Ability to forge and manage strong relationships with outside service providers related to international trade compliance

• Proven track record in sustaining Trade Compliance

• Proven leadership capabilities including the ability to collaborate and lead a multi-cultural trade compliance culture

• Proven capability in driving operational optimization and alignment

• Strong capabilities in stakeholder management & organizational communication, and the ability to influence at senior management levels

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives amidst constant new product launches. Our commitment to delivering groundbreaking scientific products fuels our passion for developing innovative processes rapidly. With a focus on resilience and adaptability, we continuously seek new ways to deliver medicines to patients. Our collaborative space encourages idea-sharing and problem-solving, fostering a united effort to push the boundaries of Supply Chain.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey!

Date Posted

09-Sept-2025

Closing Date

23-Sept-2025

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