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What You Do
To drive and manage trade compliance activities in Thailand including authorities’ communication/advocacy, supporting business needs, optimize business model, customer training/requests. This position is to ensure smooth execution of business activities from a trade compliance perspective and that all activities are in compliance with applicable local regulations and guidelines relevant to Life Science (LS) business transactions. To facilitate and maintain excellent working relationship with government officials (such as Customs, DIW), associations, Non-government Organizations (NGOs) and internal stakeholders such as Regulatory, Quality, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing, Warehouse and Logistics.
This position will be full time functionally based in Thailand.
Main Roles - Strategy:
Take initiatives for building up relationship and advocacy with local authorities and trade associations in terms of Life Science interests. Safeguard company strategic interests and objectives in arising regulations.Manage and support businesses on evolving requirements in a rapidly changing legal landscape.Drive and develop digitalization strategy and automation tools to improve efficiency and improve data quality.Develop and update trade compliance SOP for legal entity and define and clarify the roles & responsibilities of Trade Compliance and other internal functions for smooth collaboration. Drive implementation of policies and instructions through monitoring, make proper communication on regulation change and implication analysis.Coordinate self-assessments and reporting on LS trade compliance status in Thailand.
Main Roles – Operational Excellence:
Determine Commodity HS codes and types of license/permits needed.Provide guidance in risk assessment, identify compliance impact to Life Science and provide recommendations to mitigate potential risk. Take active role to represent company in delicate or risk potential matters with authorities, inspectors and trade associations.Regularly check the LS shipment by land, air and sea freight whether the items require import license/permit/authorizations, prepare and submit the necessary application and getting the license//permit/authorizations ready before shipment arrival (for the license/permit/authorizations which need to be attached with the shipment documents)Drive, manage and coordinate registration/ notification/ listing activities. Ensure the correctness and timeliness of these activities, interim follow-up change management and final outcome. Ensure tracking, maintenance, renewal, and reporting of registration/ notification/ listing status.Obtain any regulation updates from authorities. Monitor relevant new/update relevant regulatory, make risk assessment, identify the possible impact, and communicate clearly to stakeholders (the business and operations and routinely report to Head of Sub Region on relevant issues)Interface with customs authorities, freight forwarders and customs brokers to process import and export shipments. Trade compliance audits of external service providers. Identify, implement, adhere and update internal regulatory procedures and process improvement for smoother process flow eg creation of Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with Quality Assurance; to update any changes where applicable.Review, classify and maintain import/export and domestic trading requirements into the relevant ERP system, to ensure transactional compliance.Where applicable, provide regulatory training/briefing to current/new colleagues of the division.
Who You Are
Degree in life science area or law, international trade, logistics or related areaJob Knowledge: Have at least 8-years trade compliance experience in multi-national life science relevant industries.Hard Skills:Extensive knowledge of customs laws and regulations, chemicals, pharm & food, MD & IVD, biological materials, and equipment authorities’ requirements.Excellent knowledge and experience with customs and relevant authorities in handling licences and reporting to respective authorities in related to hazardous chemical management in Thailand.Active member in relevant association industry and have great connection with relevant authority (Customs, DIW, FDA, etc) is highly preferable.Soft Skills: good communication with impact, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, proactive handling of regulatory change, results-oriented, resilient, teamwork. Computer literate: Excellent knowledge of Windows 365 and standard Microsoft office modules. Familiar with Power automate and Power BI are preferable.Language: Fluent in spoken and written English and Thai
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
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