The Global Trade Compliance Manager oversees trade compliance for logistics in a medical device company, ensuring adherence to regulations and optimizing global distribution.
Company Overview
Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. At PROCEPT, we put the patient first in everything we do and are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows, we improve the quality of life of patients, provide more effective treatment options for surgeons, uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career, brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.
SUMMARY
The Global Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the global trade compliance organization supporting the logistics and supply chain operations of a medical device company. This role ensures full compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations while enabling efficient global distribution in a highly regulated FDA environment. The position serves as the subject matter expert for customs, export controls, sanctions, and global licensing, and partners cross-functionally to mitigate trade risk and support business growth.
Trade Compliance Program Design & Governance
•Design, establish, and manage the global trade compliance organization, including governance models, policies, and operating procedures.
•Develop and maintain global trade compliance policies, SOPs, and internal controls aligned with regulatory requirements and business needs.
•Lead trade compliance training programs for entire company.
Import & Customs Compliance
•Interpret and apply U.S. Customs and export control regulations, including EAR, ITAR, HTS, and ECCN classifications.
•Ensure accurate product classification, valuation, country of origin determination, and documentation and maintaining master data in the QAD system and parts matrix.
•Implement and maintain compliance with FDA import regulations for medical technology products.
•Oversee customs filings, broker management, and issue resolution to minimize delays and penalties.
Export Controls, Sanctions & Licensing
•Establish and manage sanctions and denied party screening programs across global operations.
•Serve as an expert resource for global export licensing, including license determination, application, management, and recordkeeping.
•Manage deemed export controls and ensure compliance with technology transfer requirements.
•Act as primary liaison with U.S. government agencies (e.g., BIS, CBP, FDA) as required.
Risk Management, Audits & M&A Support
•Conduct trade compliance risk assessments and internal audits; identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
•Lead responses to government audits, inquiries, and enforcement actions.
•Support potential mergers and acquisitions through trade compliance risk due diligence, integration planning, and remediation activities.
Systems & Data Management
•Leverage and maintain global trade management systems to support compliant logistics operations.
•Demonstrated working knowledge of systems such as QAD, ACE Portal, E2OPEN, and SNAP-R.
•Drive data accuracy, reporting, and continuous improvement through system optimization.
The Qualifications We Need You to Possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, or related field experience.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance within a regulated industry; medical device or life sciences strongly preferred.
- Expert-level knowledge of U.S. Customs, BIS regulations, EAR, ITAR, HTS, ECCN, and sanctions compliance.
- Proven experience implementing FDA import requirements for medical technology products.
- Demonstrated experience designing and managing global trade compliance programs.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
The Qualifications We Would Like You to Possess:
- License Customs Broker (LCB) or equivalent trade compliance certification.
- Direct experience supporting M&A trade compliance due diligence and post-merger integration.
- Advanced experience with global trade management systems (i.e. ACE, E2OPEN).
- Experience working with global logistics networks and international distribution models.
Understanding PROCEPT's Culture
At PROCEPT, we believe every person matters. Every employee, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do, while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept, curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.
And this doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept’s history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry, where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow, as both managers and learners, in an environment that challenges, supports and broadens.
We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept, we push beyond just finding a work/life balance, we strive to find a work/life blend, a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that you can proudly share with your family, friends, and acquaintances.
An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics won’t just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PROCEPT!
PROCEPT’s health and wellness benefits for employees are second to none in the industry. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical coverage, wellness programs, on-site gym, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, flexible or paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and many more!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
PROCEPT BioRobotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.
PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
Procept is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role represents a base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Procept utilizes the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
We’ll provide you training for, and ask you to maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance. We would also ask you to understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality & EHS policies.
PROCEPT BioRobotics – Applicant Privacy Notice
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Top Skills
Ace Portal
E2Open
Qad
Snap-R
PROCEPT BioRobotics San Jose, California, USA Office
150 Baytech Dr, San Jose, California, United States, 95134
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