Leica Biosystems
Overview
Director, Global Trade Compliance REMOTE at Leica Biosystems (LBS). LBS is an operating company in Danaher’s Diagnostics segment and a global leader in workflow and automation solutions for anatomic pathology laboratories. LBS provides a comprehensive product range for each step in the pathology process, from sample preparation and staining to imaging and reporting, helping improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence for customers worldwide. The Director, Global Trade Compliance is responsible for advancing how LBS approaches trade compliance—ensuring LBS remains compliant in an increasingly dynamic global business environment and identifying and driving strategic opportunities to optimize costs. The role includes modernizing trade compliance processes, moving LBS from analog to automated, and establishing LBS as a recognized leader in trade compliance.
Major Responsibilities
Compliance Excellence
As a business leader in LBS’ Legal and Compliance organization, exemplify and lead with Danaher’s culture of “and”—achieving exceptional results and compliance.
Build positive and collaborative relationships with customs authorities, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
Drive comprehensive trade compliance audit programs to identify gaps and opportunities for process improvement.
Develop and implement comprehensive compliance training programs that ensure regulatory awareness and expertise throughout the organization.
Strategic Trade Excellence
Drive technology adoption and automation in classification, valuation, auditing, and licensing.
Integrate trade compliance intelligence into LBS’ broader enterprise risk management programs and proactively communicate trade-related risks.
Optimize duty structures and cost-saving opportunities.
Team Development and Capability Building
Design, recruit, and lead a high-performance team of trade compliance subject matter experts to support LBS’ global footprint and business needs.
Qualifications
Essential
– BS/BA and 10+ years leading trade compliance programs and teams in metric/KPI-driven global manufacturing organizations in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated sectors. Deep global trade compliance subject matter expertise with the ability to explain complex concepts to senior leaders and handle Q&A.
Preferred
– Advanced degree in International Business, Trade, Law, or related field (MBA or JD preferred). Professional certifications in trade compliance or customs law.
Key Competencies
Healthy ambition: drive to work hard and influence outcomes with increasing responsibility and people leadership.
Curious, analytical mindset: understand the business deeply and use data to inform decisions.
Commitment to excellence, service, and integrity in all aspects of work within a multi-billion dollar global business.
Key Relationships
LBS Leadership: Senior Director Enterprise Programs (supervisor), VP Legal and General Counsel, President and L1 team, Global Supply Chain organization.
DHR Partners: DHR Trade Compliance Director, Dx Platform Trade Compliance Director, Dx Platform Group VP and General Counsel, other operating company Trade Compliance leaders.
External Stakeholders: Customs and regulatory authorities, customs brokers, freight forwarders, trade compliance consultants.
Work Arrangements Remote position with candidates in Chicago/Milwaukee metropolitan area strongly preferred. Global travel required (~10%).
This job description may be changed at any time. The salary range for this role is $180,000 – $220,000. This range may be modified in the future and is subject to in good faith compensation planning. This role is eligible for bonus/incentive pay. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of pay, bonuses, benefits, or other compensation remains at the Company’s sole discretion, unless required by law.
Join our winning team today. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers. EEO notices are available here. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available; contact applyassistance@danaher.com.
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Director, Global Trade Compliance REMOTE at Leica Biosystems (LBS). LBS is an operating company in Danaher’s Diagnostics segment and a global leader in workflow and automation solutions for anatomic pathology laboratories. LBS provides a comprehensive product range for each step in the pathology process, from sample preparation and staining to imaging and reporting, helping improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence for customers worldwide. The Director, Global Trade Compliance is responsible for advancing how LBS approaches trade compliance—ensuring LBS remains compliant in an increasingly dynamic global business environment and identifying and driving strategic opportunities to optimize costs. The role includes modernizing trade compliance processes, moving LBS from analog to automated, and establishing LBS as a recognized leader in trade compliance.
Major Responsibilities
Compliance Excellence
As a business leader in LBS’ Legal and Compliance organization, exemplify and lead with Danaher’s culture of “and”—achieving exceptional results and compliance.
Build positive and collaborative relationships with customs authorities, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
Drive comprehensive trade compliance audit programs to identify gaps and opportunities for process improvement.
Develop and implement comprehensive compliance training programs that ensure regulatory awareness and expertise throughout the organization.
Strategic Trade Excellence
Drive technology adoption and automation in classification, valuation, auditing, and licensing.
Integrate trade compliance intelligence into LBS’ broader enterprise risk management programs and proactively communicate trade-related risks.
Optimize duty structures and cost-saving opportunities.
Team Development and Capability Building
Design, recruit, and lead a high-performance team of trade compliance subject matter experts to support LBS’ global footprint and business needs.
Qualifications
Essential
– BS/BA and 10+ years leading trade compliance programs and teams in metric/KPI-driven global manufacturing organizations in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated sectors. Deep global trade compliance subject matter expertise with the ability to explain complex concepts to senior leaders and handle Q&A.
Preferred
– Advanced degree in International Business, Trade, Law, or related field (MBA or JD preferred). Professional certifications in trade compliance or customs law.
Key Competencies
Healthy ambition: drive to work hard and influence outcomes with increasing responsibility and people leadership.
Curious, analytical mindset: understand the business deeply and use data to inform decisions.
Commitment to excellence, service, and integrity in all aspects of work within a multi-billion dollar global business.
Key Relationships
LBS Leadership: Senior Director Enterprise Programs (supervisor), VP Legal and General Counsel, President and L1 team, Global Supply Chain organization.
DHR Partners: DHR Trade Compliance Director, Dx Platform Trade Compliance Director, Dx Platform Group VP and General Counsel, other operating company Trade Compliance leaders.
External Stakeholders: Customs and regulatory authorities, customs brokers, freight forwarders, trade compliance consultants.
Work Arrangements Remote position with candidates in Chicago/Milwaukee metropolitan area strongly preferred. Global travel required (~10%).
This job description may be changed at any time. The salary range for this role is $180,000 – $220,000. This range may be modified in the future and is subject to in good faith compensation planning. This role is eligible for bonus/incentive pay. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of pay, bonuses, benefits, or other compensation remains at the Company’s sole discretion, unless required by law.
Join our winning team today. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers. EEO notices are available here. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available; contact applyassistance@danaher.com.
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