Associate Trade & Tariffs Director (Pharmaceuticals)

Location: Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States; office-based environment with 0–10% overnight travel

Salary: $152,700–$267,300 base compensation annually, plus eligibility for a performance-based company bonus.

Company

Global healthcare and pharmaceutical organization focused on developing treatments for serious chronic diseases and improving patient health worldwide.

What you will do

• Advise senior leadership on trade, tariff, customs, and cross-border matters affecting supply chain, manufacturing, sourcing, and business growth.
• Lead high-impact initiatives involving U.S. and global product flows, risk management, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Interpret trade legislation, tariff regimes, customs requirements, and international trade developments.
• Integrate trade and tariff considerations into product lifecycle planning, supply chain strategy, sourcing, and market expansion.
• Collaborate with Corporate Tax, Supply Chain, Legal, Public Affairs, Finance, IT, external advisors, and industry experts.
• Use technology, analytics, automation, and process improvements to increase transparency and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in corporate trade, tariffs, customs, supply chain, finance, consulting, law, or related private-sector roles.
• Significant experience with U.S. trade, tariffs, customs, import compliance, or cross-border transactions.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, research, documentation, project management, communication, and business judgment skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets, analytics, and trade or tax technology applications; SAP GTS, S/4HANA, or similar systems are desirable.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree, licensed customs broker credential, CPA license, or another relevant certification.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical devices, or another regulated industry.
• Experience with enterprise trade or ERP systems such as SAP GTS or S/4HANA.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary insurance benefits.
• Sick time, flexible vacation, and parental leave policies.
• Long-term incentive compensation or company vehicles may be available depending on position level and company factors.
• Inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity.