Director, Trade Controls

Johnson & Johnson

. Drive the 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

Core Competencies

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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 program management. 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 ActivitiesAudit RemediationData Automation Initiatives

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluence Without AuthorityMotivating ChangeEngagement

Tools & Technologies

Global Trade EcosystemCompliance ForumsScorecardsIncident Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Customs Broker

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesHealth CareSupply ChainTrade OperationsCompliance Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the trade controls strategy and activities across the Innovative Medicines and Medical Technology segments
Collaborate with Trade Operations, Health Care Compliance, and the Global Legal Organization
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 key functions in Johnson & Johnson’s Global Trade ecosystem
Deploy and update enterprise standards with related compliance functions and regional teams
Advise segments and functions on existing and emerging trade regulations, including audit remediation, new filing requirements, valuation and duty preference programs
Direct Americas valuation activities in partnership 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 metric improvement
Participate in and influence compliance forums across Johnson & Johnson and externally
Supervise third-party providers where required
Communicate the impact of key trade changes
Risk adjust global third-party supplier services
Improve the culture of controls, accountability and resiliency

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree is required
A minimum of 10 years overall business experience is required, preferably with a focus in 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, while prioritizing and remediating risks in a complex business environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate and action risk issue across multiple regions
Experience defining, assessing, and measuring country specific regulatory compliance programs against global SOPs and standards
Proven track record to deliver complex programs through influence rather than authority
Ability to promote a strategy and motivate change to transform organizations, via strong engagement/communication
Prior experience implementing global trade compliance programs in Life Sciences/Health Care industry is preferred
Relevant customs license / certification (for ex, Licensed Customs Broker) is preferred
Position may require up to 25% domestic and international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year