Director, Trade Controls

Johnson & Johnson

. Drive trade controls strategy and activities across the Innovative Medicines and Medical Technology segments .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Global Trade Compliance and Risk Management, with a strong focus on import and export regulations, compliance program implementation, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams, drive strategic initiatives, and communicate effectively across multiple regions.

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Global Trade ComplianceRisk ManagementCross-Functional Program ManagementImport and Export Regulatory KnowledgeLicensed Customs Broker

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Hard Skills

Trade Controls StrategyCompliance with Import and Export RulesValuation Activities ManagementData Analysis and Automation InitiativesRegulatory Compliance Program Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityOrganizational Change ManagementRisk PrioritizationTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Customs Broker

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesHealth CareGlobal Trade EcosystemSupply Chain ContinuityCompliance Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive trade controls strategy and activities across the Innovative Medicines and Medical Technology segments
Collaborate with Trade Operations, Health Care Compliance, the Global Legal Organization, and other cross-functional partners
Drive compliance with import and export rules for the Americas region
Lead a team of Trade Controls professionals across the Americas
Support business segments, Supply Chain, Trade Operations, Legal, and other functions across Johnson & Johnson’s Global Trade ecosystem
Deploy and update enterprise standards with compliance functions and regional teams
Advise segments and functions on existing and emerging trade regulations, audits, filing requirements, valuation, and duty preference programs
Direct Americas valuation activities with the Global Valuation lead and regional teams
Establish, communicate, and measure solutions for Americas trade-related data, processes, and automation initiatives
Drive action around global scorecards, incident management, gap identification, remediation, and metrics improvement
Participate in and influence compliance forums internally and externally
Supervise third-party providers where required
Communicate the impact of key trade changes
Risk-adjust global third-party supplier services
Continually improve the culture of controls, accountability, and resiliency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 10 years of overall business experience required
Preferably focused on Global Trade Compliance, Risk Management, and management of large cross-functional programs
Demonstrated ability to leverage import and export regulatory knowledge to ensure business and supply chain continuity
Ability to prioritize and remediate risks in a complex business environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate and action risk issues across multiple regions
Experience defining, assessing, and measuring country-specific regulatory compliance programs against global SOPs and standards
Proven track record delivering complex programs through influence rather than authority
Ability to promote strategy and motivate organizational change through strong engagement and communication
Prior experience implementing global trade compliance programs in the Life Sciences/Health Care industry preferred
Master’s or other advanced degree preferred
Relevant customs license/certification, such as Licensed Customs Broker, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Up to 25% domestic and international travel opportunity/requirement