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Job DescriptionAbout the role:
The GMS Global Customs & Trade Compliance Excellence Management role delivers a unique customer experience through the development and management of a self-driving, compliant, and regionally unique distribution network, with our commitment to the patient, people, and planet. As the Global Clinical Trial Compliance (CTC) operational excellence subject matter expert, you will support continuous improvement efforts across Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) sites, ensuring alignment between site-level practices and network-wide projects. Additionally, you will monitor regulatory intelligence for GMS Global Quality (GMSGQ) by researching, analyzing, and tracking evolving regulations, while supporting CTC Regional Leads and Local CTC Officers in conducting regulatory impact assessments. You will report to the Head of Global Customs and Trade Compliance.
How you will contribute:
- Lead CTC collection and maintenance of data from global CTC authorities and agents (e.g. CBP, customs brokers), to facilitate analysis and monitoring by BPOs and Local CTC managers
- Oversee SAP GTS deployment, usage and alignment with customs, trade and controlled substances business processes enabling automated real-time collaboration and end-to-end processes
- Drive GCTC governance with business sponsors, process owners, process leads, and DD&T for decision making, coordination, operation and continuous improvement of SAP GTS
- Oversee CTC regulatory intelligence ensuring that regulation changes are identified, analyzed, communicated, and impact assessments and mitigation actions are taken in GMS GCTC remit
- Convert CTC data and regulatory intelligence into actionable improvements supporting the operational excellence throughout the CTC network
- Build scalable frameworks for data analysis and ensure timely access to accurate data for Business Process Owners (BPOs), regional, and local CTC managers
- Champion operational excellence within the global CTC network, adapting agile solutions to enhance consistency and compliance
- Oversee SAP GTS integration and optimization with GMS/GDL NorthStar systems, as well as with partners (customs, brokers, 3PL, LLP) and support innovation and efficiency
- Member of the GMS GCTC US regional squad, supporting Local CTC managers solve operational problems and capability building
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in international business, law, finance or supply chain management or equivalent
- 8+ Years of experience in logistics/supply chain with 3+ years of experience in customs and trade compliance
- Proven experience in logistics operations, customs compliance, and trade compliance
- Proficient in using trade management software and systems and in converting data into actionable outcomes
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Lexington, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
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LocationsLexington, MA
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time
Job Exempt
Yes
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