Bristol Myers Squibb · 20 hours ago
Director, Global Customs & Trade Compliance
New Brunswick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$184K/yr - $223K/yr
10+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. They are seeking a Director of Global Customs & Trade Compliance to lead customs strategy, ensure adherence to international trade regulations, and drive global alignment while optimizing duty savings across operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Influence and execute the strategic direction for global customs compliance
Process Optimization: Partner with Regional Compliance Leads to standardize and optimize global trade activities, policies, and procedures
Training & Development: Design and deliver training programs to enhance customs compliance capabilities across the enterprise
Duty Savings: Lead initiatives to maximize duty savings through strategic use of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Free Trade Zones (FTZs), and other duty reduction programs
Audit & Partnership: Establish global frameworks to support participation in government partnership programs (e.g., C-TPAT, AEO) and ensure continuous audit readiness
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key partner to internal teams (Tax, Legal, Finance) and external partners to align on global trade strategies
Product Classification: Oversee the assignment of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for products and commodities
Senior Support: Serve as the primary backup to the Executive Director, ensuring continuity of leadership and strategic decision-making
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, with a strong background in a highly regulated industry, preferably biopharma
Bachelor's degree is required; Master's or advanced degree is preferred
Proven ability to interpret complex government regulations and translate them into actionable business strategies
Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring geographically dispersed, diverse teams
Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills
Experience in managing customs audits and engaging with government enforcement authorities
Knowledge of and experience with certifications such as C-TPAT, AEO, and FTZ is essential
Preferred
US Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) is preferred
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$29.32BKey Investors
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2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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