Director, Global Trade Compliance REMOTE

Director, Global Trade Compliance

Leica Biosystems (LBS) is an operating company in Danaher's (DHR) diagnostics (Dx) segment and a global leader in workflow and automation solutions for anatomic pathology laboratories. LBS provides a comprehensive product range for each step in the pathology process, from sample preparation and staining to imaging and reporting, helping improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence for customers worldwide.

The Director, Global Trade Compliance is responsible for advancing how LBS approaches trade complianceensuring LBS remains compliant in an increasingly dynamic global business environment AND identifying and driving strategic opportunities to optimize costs. To meet this mandate, the Director will lead the modernization of LBS' trade compliance processes, moving LBS from analog to automated, and establishing LBS as a recognized leader in trade compliance.

Major Responsibilities :

• As a business leader seated in LBS' Legal and Compliance organization, exemplify and lead with DHR's "culture of and"exceptional results AND compliance, always.
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with customs authorities, other regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive comprehensive trade compliance audit programs to identify and countermeasure program gaps and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compliance training programs that ensure regulatory awareness and expertise throughout the organization.
• Drive technology adoption and automation in classification, valuation, auditing, and licensing.
• Integrate trade compliance intelligence into LBS' broader enterprise risk management programs and processes, proactively communicating trade-related risks.
• Optimize duty structures and cost-saving opportunities.
• Design, recruit, and lead a high-performance team of trade compliance subject matter experts that is purpose built to support LBS' global footprint and business needs.

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Work Arrangements :

Remote position with candidates in Chicago / Milwaukee metropolitan area strongly preferred. Global travel required (10%, flexible).

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this associate. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department or unit. This job description may be changed at any time.

The salary range for this role is $160,000.00 - $200,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus / incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.