Manager, Trade Operations & Compliance

The Role:

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its footprint in Madrid, a city that thrives on creativity and innovation. As a crucial part of our commercial operations outside the United States, our Madrid office focuses on delivering our groundbreaking products to the Spanish market. We're seeking professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines in Spain.

The Manager, Trade Operations & Compliance collaborates with Global Operations & Compliance to ensure that transactions satisfy legal requirements to file complete and accurate export and import declarations with local customs and other government authorities for international shipments. This position assists with the development and management of a comprehensive export/import framework to ensure compliance within Spanish and regional regulations. The Manager will collaborate with local teams and build strong relationships with the Production/Materials planning, Legal, Logistics, and Tax Teams, as well as upskill/train as required.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Manage Projects and Tasks, as assigned, within the team and/or with external teams and/or vendors.

• Oversee the operational processes for assuring trade compliance review and approval relating to valuation, export licensing, technical data, foreign travel, re-exports, re-transfers, and export and import shipments in Spain under EU regulation, including local laws.

• Be responsible for trade compliance matters relating to customs exports and imports for DS, DP, APIs, consumables, clinical, machinery, lab equipment, and any other materials moving across borders (valuation, classification, preference of origin, country of origin, export controls including restricted party screening) in accordance with Spanish law and EU regulation.

• Provide technical advice on Customs topics such as classification, origin, valuation, Special Procedures, etc.

• Lead and manage trade compliance review, audits, and risk management.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Implement action for resolution of export/import compliance problems, questions, or complaints.

• Ensure configuration and control of the export/import registry and trade compliance documentation is maintained.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of trade compliance records (import/exports) in accordance with Spanish and local requirements.

• Support new process requirements across the business.

• Establish and maintain relations with appropriate government regulatory agencies.

• Provide performance metrics for export and import processes.

• Make professional judgments as to when to refer decisions/issues to the lead manager and keep the manager informed at significant checkpoints.

• Ensure standardized and integrated international trade procedures are implemented to maximize corporate efficiency and minimize regulatory risk.

• Main responsibility for the customs broker relationship.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• Pursue options in parallel: This mindset will allow you to evaluate multiple approaches simultaneously to ensure optimal solutions for trade compliance and operational efficiency.

• Act with urgency: The dynamic nature of international trade requires quick, decisive actions to ensure compliance and address issues promptly, minimizing risks and delays.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, International Business) or equivalent experience in place of a degree

• Minimum 8 year of work experience, including at least 4 years of experience in a compliance, legal, auditing or investigation role in life sciences, preferably in the biotechnology, medical device, and/or pharmaceutical industries.

• Strong operational knowledge and experience in import and export compliance polices and audit procedures.

• Experience and knowledge of bonded warehouses, special regimens and 3PLs

• Knowledge of GDPR

• Strong customer focus, work ethic and integrity

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a positive attitude.

• Strong critical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills.

• You love what you do, and it shows

• A curious mindset that allows you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo

• Must be self-directed, proactive, motivated, and a fast learner.

• Able to work independently

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work confidently within groups in a multinational company and respond to global/cultural sensitivities.

• Communicate effectively in English, spoken and written

• Excellent time management

• Knowledge is SAP GTS and SAP Fiori

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with a focus on Excel

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should

contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [email protected].

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