Assistant Director – Trade Compliance, Logistics

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🏄 California, Massachusetts – Remote

🏄 California – Remote 🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

💵 $110.9k - $144.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🚔 Compliance

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1989

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing RNA- and DNA-targeted medicines to treat serious diseases. The company leverages oligonucleotide chemistry and genetic insights to advance a pipeline of therapeutics across neurology, cardiometabolic disorders, and other high-need areas, conducting clinical trials and commercial collaborations to deliver medicines to patients. Ionis emphasizes scientific innovation, patient advocacy, and corporate responsibility in its efforts to translate genetic science into transformative therapies.

📋 Description

• Support day-to-day U.S. import compliance activities in accordance with CBP and applicable PGA requirements • Review and approval of import documentation, HTS classifications, valuation, country of origin, and end-use documentation • Review, audit, and maintain import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, customs entry records, and FDA-related import documentation • Coordinate and communicate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery • Monitor international shipments and proactively resolve customs clearance or transportation issues • Assist with HTS classification and country-of-origin determinations by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external trade compliance resources as needed • Support import audit readiness and compliance reporting activities • Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA/APHIS, Fish & Wildlife Service, and other PGA import requirements • Track logistics and import compliance metrics, shipment status, transportation performance, and broker KPIs • Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and external logistics providers to improve operational efficiency • Support and lead process improvement initiatives related to trade compliance and logistics operations • Support commercial launch activities involving FTZ operations, FDA import coordination, and temperature-controlled international shipments.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, International Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) • Minimum of 8 years of experience in U.S. import compliance and international logistics • Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, import procedures, and FDA/PGA import requirements • Experience managing and working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers • Familiarity with HTS classification, import valuation, country of origin, Incoterms, and import documentation requirements • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to proactively manage workload, take initiative, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/logistics systems • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

🏖️ Benefits

• Excellent benefits package