Director, Global Trade Compliance

Danaher Corporation

. Lead and continuously enhance Cepheid’s global trade compliance program .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in global trade compliance, including customs valuation, tariff classification, and regulatory requirements, while leading compliance programs and initiatives across multinational organizations. Proven ability to drive digital transformation and enhance compliance through technology and analytics.

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Global Trade Compliance ExpertiseCustoms Valuation MethodologiesTariff ClassificationTrade Compliance Technology ImplementationRegulatory Compliance in Highly Regulated Industries

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Hard Skills

Customs ComplianceTariff Mitigation ProgramsTrade Planning InitiativesCompliance MonitoringInternal ControlsCustoms Risk ManagementGovernance PoliciesAudit ManagementExport ControlsSanctions Compliance

Tools & Technologies

Trade Compliance TechnologyAutomation ToolsData Governance Solutions

Industry Keywords

Multinational ManufacturingDiagnosticsMedical DevicesLife SciencesHealthcare Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and continuously enhance Cepheid’s global trade compliance program
Serve as Cepheid’s primary trade compliance subject matter expert
Provide technical trade compliance guidance to Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Tax, Transfer Pricing, Procurement, R&D, Operations, and Commercial functions
Oversee global customs compliance programs, including customs valuation, tariff classification, country of origin, free trade agreements, customs broker management, post-entry activities, and duty optimization
Establish, document, maintain, and monitor customs valuation methodologies for intercompany transactions with Tax and Transfer Pricing
Develop and maintain country of origin strategies, tariff mitigation programs, and trade planning initiatives
Lead the global trade compliance audit, monitoring, and internal controls framework
Drive compliance risk assessments, corrective actions, management reporting, and continuous improvement
Lead trade compliance transformation and digitalization initiatives using technology, automation, analytics, and data governance
Report to the Vice President, Global Fulfillment & Distribution within the Cepheid Supply Chain organization
Partner with Corporate and Platform Trade Compliance and key Cepheid teams to support business growth and regulatory compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
12+ years of progressive global trade compliance experience within multinational manufacturing
12+ years of experience applying customs compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Experience with customs valuation, tariff classification, country of origin, free trade agreements, export controls, sanctions, and other global trade regulatory requirements
Experience leading and enhancing mature global trade compliance programs, including governance, policies, procedures, internal controls, compliance monitoring, audits, customs risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience developing and implementing compliant customs valuation methodologies, origin strategies, tariff mitigation programs, and trade planning initiatives
Experience partnering with Finance, Tax, Transfer Pricing, Supply Chain, and Operations functions
Experience supporting global customs valuation programs, transfer pricing alignment, tariff mitigation initiatives, and trade compliance strategies within multinational organizations
Experience within diagnostics, medical devices, life sciences, healthcare technology, or other highly regulated industries
Experience implementing trade compliance technology, automation, and digital transformation initiatives
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay eligibility
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible, remote working arrangement
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities