Trade Compliance Director
NC-RTP, US
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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. |
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2b) Conduct, and regularly update, a thorough risk assessment to identify potential areas of non-compliance.
2c) Advise Grifols senior management on relevant sanctions compliance issues and report any non-compliance matters to the senior management and/or the governing bodies.
2d) Develop and implement internal controls, including written policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
2e) Provide ongoing training to employees on compliance requirements and procedures.
2f) Ensure that regular audits and monitor compliance activities are performed to identify and address any issues; ensure that procedures for handling and reporting violations, and take corrective actions as necessary are established.
2g) Continuously review and improve the compliance program based on audit findings and changes in regulations.
FUNCTIONAL
- Strong familiarity with operations and customer support processes in a global business.
- A solid understanding of related regulations, including trade controls, sanctions, and embargoes, as well as the implications of employing foreign nationals.
- Sound familiarity with export controls, with specific knowledge of US (ITAR/EAR) and EU (2021/821) laws and regulations.
- Sound familiarity with sanctions management, with specific knowledge of US (OFAC) and EU (CSFP) laws and regulations.
SOFT SKILLS
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a balanced degree of autonomy and team work.
- Strong confidence, with a well-balanced degree of assertiveness and flexibility.
- Compelling ability to say “no” when company values and/or compliance with laws or company policies could be at risk, even to high-ranking officers.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with enough proficiency to target all staff levels.
- Good ability to analyze and understand complex business proposals.
- Sound judgment and intellect combined with a pragmatic, business solution–oriented approach.
- Strong ability to interact with, and provide confidence and guidance to different staff levels.
- Proficient in providing advice to senior management on ethical and compliance implications of business decisions.
- A goal-oriented and proactive mindset with a keen eye for detail.
- Expected to act honestly, independently, impartially and with discretion.
- Spanish as an additional language would be preferred.
*Role is hybrid and is 3 days at the office and 2 remote.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-RTP:USNC0001 - RTP NC-Headquarters