Job Details

Overview

Director, Global Trade Compliance REMOTE Leica Biosystems

Leica Biosystems (LBS) is an operating company in Danahers diagnostics segment and a global leader in workflow and automation solutions for anatomic pathology laboratories. LBS provides products from sample preparation to imaging and reporting to improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence for customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• As a business leader seated in LBS Legal and Compliance organization, exemplify and lead with Danahers culture of anddriving exceptional results AND compliance.
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with customs authorities, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead comprehensive trade compliance audit programs to identify gaps and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compliance training programs to ensure regulatory awareness and expertise throughout the organization.
• Drive technology adoption and automation in classification, valuation, auditing, and licensing.
• Integrate trade compliance intelligence into LBS broader enterprise risk management and proactively communicate trade-related risks.
• Optimize duty structures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Design, recruit, and lead a high-performance team of trade compliance experts to support LBS global footprint.

Qualifications

Essential

• BS/BA and 10+ years leading trade compliance programs and teams in metric/KPI-driven global manufacturing organizations within medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated sectors.
• Deep global trade compliance subject matter expertise with ability to explain complex concepts to senior leaders and handle Q&A.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in International Business, Trade, Law, or related field; MBA or JD preferred.
• Professional certifications in trade compliance or customs law.

Key Competencies

• Ambition to achieve results and influence at increasing levels of responsibility.
• Curious, analytical mindset with ability to leverage data for decision making.
• Commitment to excellence, service, integrity, honesty, transparency, and compliance.

Relationships

• Internal: LBS Leadership, VP Legal and General Counsel, Global Supply Chain.
• External: Customs and regulatory authorities, brokers, forwarders, trade compliance consultants.

Work Arrangements

Remote position with candidates in the Chicago/Milwaukee metropolitan area strongly preferred. Global travel required (~10%, flexible).

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $180,000 $220,000. This range is provided in good faith and may be modified. Eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Equal Opportunity

Danaher and Leica Biosystems are equal opportunity employers. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact ...@danaher.com.