Title: Head of Trade Compliance (Medical Device MNC)
Location: Singapore
About the company:
Our client is global Medical Device company. They have presence both locally as well as internationally.
As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a highly experienced Head of Trade Compliance to strengthen their global compliance framework and safeguard international supply chain.
The role will be the Subject Matter expert on import/export controls, customs compliance, export regulations, sanctions, and other trade risk management across multiple regions.
This is a highly visible role partnering closely cross functional teams worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a robust global trade compliance framework across global regions including Asia, Europe, and the Americas
- Establish standardized Global Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for import/export activities, ensuring consistency across all international subsidiaries
- Provide strategic counsel to Executive Leadership on the impact of geopolitical shifts, including trade wars, sanctions, and emerging tariff regimes
- Oversee customs compliance activities including HS classification, valuation, country of origin determination, and FTA eligibility
- Ensure compliance with global export control and act as the primary liaison with global customs authorities and regulatory bodies. regulatory bodies not limiting to HAS/ EU MDR/ FDA/ MHLW
- Serve as the global escalation authority for customs audits, shipment detentions, regulatory inspections, and enforcement actions, ensuring timely resolution and risk mitigation
- Lead and govern strategic relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners across all operating regions to ensure consistent compliance standards and operational excellence
- Collaborate closely with Finance and Tax to ensure customs valuation methodologies are fully aligned with intercompany transfer pricing policies and global tax frameworks
- Drive duty optimization and trade efficiency initiatives while upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and internal governance
- Conceptualize and implement comprehensive trade compliance training programs to strengthen cross-functional awareness, accountability, and capabilities
- Continuously monitor global trade regulations, sanctions updates, and geopolitical developments while providing proactive, risk-based advisory to senior stakeholders and business leaders
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Law, Business Management, or related discipline
- Professional certifications such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) / Certified Export Specialist (CES) will be highly advantageous
- At least 10- 12 years of working experience in global trade compliance, export controls, or customs management, ideally within healthcare sectors such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences OR other highly regulated industries
- Strong working knowledge of customs valuation, tariff classification, export licensing, sanctions compliance, and FTAs
- Proven track record in engaging regulators, customs authorities, and external brokers
- Experience managing global compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions (US/EU/Asia)
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
- Ability to operate in a matrixed and multinational environment with high regulatory complexity
Interested Here's what to do next:
Please apply to the role with a recent copy of your CV. We will be in touch once we review your profile for suitability.
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