Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance (USA REMOTE or Hebron, KY)

The Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance is responsible for shaping and

advancing how Beckman Coulter Diagnostics approaches trade compliance, ensuring

the company remains compliant in a dynamic global business environment. The role

also focuses on identifying and driving strategic opportunities to optimize

costs and improve operational efficiency.  This leader will develop and execute

the long‑term roadmap to strengthen functional capabilities, enhance compliance

posture, and optimize the organizational structure supporting global trade

operations. They will manage a diverse global team and serve as a hands‑on

thought leader, designing programs and processes that maximize performance,

mitigate risk, and support business objectives through deep expertise in import

and export regulations and trade compliance best practices.

This position is part of the Global Logistics and Distribution function and will

be fully remote, reporting to the Vice President of Global Logistics and

Distribution, responsible for the strategy and execution of Beckman Coulter’s

logistics, transportation, distribution and trade compliance functions that span

six continents and encompasses over $300M in spend.  If you thrive in an

environment where you can build best in class global trade compliance

capabilities and teams worldwide while delivering meaningful results—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Lead a global team of trade compliance professionals, building capability

across diverse products, value streams, and geographies while collaborating

across a matrix of trade operations partners throughout the network

• Build and strengthen a best‑in‑class global trade compliance function by

enhancing organizational capabilities, optimizing team structure, and

developing sustainable expertise across the network

• Work collaboratively with Danaher and Diagnostics platform trade compliance

leadership to align priorities, policies, and strategic initiatives across

the global organization.

• Own and execute the global trade compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with

regulatory requirements, operational priorities, and Beckman Coulter

Diagnostics’ mission to relentlessly reimagine healthcare through innovation

and continuous improvement.

• Serve as the primary liaison with customs authorities and regulatory

agencies, integrating trade compliance risks into enterprise risk management

and communicating exposure, mitigation plans, and business impact to

leadership.

• Drive comprehensive trade compliance audit and monitoring programs to

identify gaps, strengthen internal controls, and implement process

improvements.

• Champion the global trade compliance digitization roadmap by enhancing

existing automation, identifying opportunities to integrate advanced and

AI‑enabled technologies, and leading their adoption across classification,

licensing, valuation, and auditing workflows—while influencing stakeholders

and securing leadership buy‑in to modernize and scale compliance operations.

The essential requirements of the job include

• BS/BA and 20+ years of experience leading global trade compliance programs

and teams in metric/KPI‑driven global manufacturing organizations, preferably

within medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated

multinational companies.

• Deep subject matter expertise in global import/export regulations, including

WTO, WCO, U.S. and non‑U.S. customs rules, tariff classification, country of

origin, preferential trade programs, and valuation methodologies, with

working knowledge of EAR, OFAC, and EU export control frameworks.

• Proven record of delivering results through others, including building

cross‑functional partnerships, influencing senior business leaders, and

driving decision‑making within large, complex matrixed organizations.

• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data, KPIs, and risk

assessment methodologies to solve problems, prioritize work, and drive

continuous improvement in compliance and operational performance.

• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, accountability, and

maintaining a compliance‑first culture while enabling business success.

• Travel around 25% to include some global travel.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Advanced degree in International Business, Trade, Law, or a related field;

MBA or JD preferred.

• Professional certifications in trade compliance or customs law (e.g., LCB,

etc.).

• Leading global trade compliance or trade operations in medical device,

diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or life sciences multinational  corporations

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more

sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working

arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching

careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote

work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional

information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your

interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman

Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $220,000 to

$260,000. 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. 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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such

amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any

bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that

are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion

unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion,

consistent with the law.

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tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to

help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring

the power of science to life.

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