Compliance Specialist III

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Uncover an outstanding opportunity to become part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Compliance Specialist III in our Global Trade Compliance team. Support our mission for a healthier, cleaner, and safer world by ensuring compliance with laws and standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Compliance Management and Problem Solving:
• Ensure all activities align with relevant laws and regulations.
• Monitor and interpret changes in regulations, determining their impact on operations.
• Develop and implement import compliance policies and procedures.
• Quickly identify and resolve compliance issues, mitigating risks to the company.
• Adapt to changing regulations and business needs effectively.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Regulatory Expertise:
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global regulations and standards.
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams on compliance matters.
• Monitor and interpret changing regulations.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities as needed.
• Collaborate with other agencies to effectively complete compliance solutions.

Data Management:
• Collect, analyze, and manage data.
• Maintain detailed records of compliance activities and documentation.
• Apply data management tools to track and report compliance metrics.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and present findings to senior management.

Independent Work:
• Operate autonomously, leading multiple tasks and projects.
• Prioritize and complete tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless compliance integration.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, Law, or a related field.
• 5 years of proven experience in compliance, with a focus on import compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of import regulations and compliance procedures.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in trade compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance Specialist). Experience with trade compliance software and tools.
• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards