Assistant Director, Trade Compliance & Logistics

Assistant Director, Trade Compliance & Logistics Job Summary

Lead and support U.S. import compliance activities and global logistics operations to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, manage import/transportation processes, support commercial launch activities, and drive operational improvements across the global supply chain.

• Support day-to-day U.S. import compliance (CBP and applicable PGA), including review/approval of import documentation, HTS classifications, valuation, country of origin, and end-use documentation.
• Review, audit, and maintain import documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, customs entries, FDA-related import documentation).
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and internal stakeholders for timely customs clearance and delivery.
• Monitor shipments and resolve customs clearance/transportation issues (CBP inquiries, FDA holds, and other delays).
• Assist with HTS classification and country-of-origin determinations.
• Support import audit readiness and compliance reporting; implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA/APHIS, Fish & Wildlife Service, and other PGA requirements by verifying required import data and ensuring permits/licenses are in place prior to shipment.
• Track logistics/import compliance metrics and broker KPIs; participate in business review meetings.
• Partner cross-functionally (Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Regulatory) to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support launch readiness.
• Lead process improvement initiatives (SOP updates, shipping qualification, risk assessments, GTM initiatives).
• Support FTZ operations, FDA import coordination, and temperature-controlled international shipments.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, international business, or related (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years U.S. import compliance and international logistics in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations; FDA/PGA import requirements.
• Experience with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers.
• Familiarity with HTS classification, import valuation, country of origin, Incoterms, and import documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; proactive and independent.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/logistics systems.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Experience in biotech/pharma/medical device or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with FDA import requirements and PGA processes.
• Customs Broker License or trade compliance certification.
• SAP S/4, SAP, or equivalent ERP; TMS or GTM systems.
• Experience supporting product launches, FTZ operations, or temperature-controlled supply chains.

Pay scale: $110,900–$144,205.

Apply at ; reference requisition # IONIS
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