Specialist, Us R&D Trade Operations And Compliance

The Role:
In this role, the Specialist of Trade Compliance will ensure the imports/exports of Moderna’s non-commercial materials supporting technical development, pre-clinical and clinical activities comply with the requirements of customs authorities and other regulatory agencies overseeing imports and exports, including but not limited to FDA, USDA, CDC, BIS, OFAC.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
Support logistics departments at 2 locations in educating shipping requestors on various import and export requirements.
Continuously educate, train and provide guidance on customs methods of appraisement for international shipping
Classify all materials and equipment with HS code (harmonized tariff code) for exports and imports
Determine ECCN# (export control commodity classification) and applicability of export licenses
Optimize daily shipping operations by gathering, storing and maintaining relevant trade data on non-commercial materials outside of Moderna ERP system
Proactively monitor the international shipping requests in the logistics system and work with scientists, engineers and project managers to assign material’s HS, ECCN#, customs value and arrange necessary documentation
Liaise with Rare and Infectious Disease research, protein science, platform research, formulation science and other departments on classification, valuation and permit requirement topics to ensure shipment details align with export and import requirements
Support Trade Compliance department with the implementation of Moderna’s Trade Compliance Program
Prepare and deliver training
SAP GTS Restricted Party Screening process monitoring
SAP Ariba international PO review/approval process for import due diligence purposes
Perform and oversee performance of:
Export Processing – work with freight forwarders and carriers to ensure accurate and timely filing of export shipments
Import Processing – work with Customs brokers and carriers to ensure accurate and timely clearance
End user screening of all Moderna partners
Oversee import and export compliance documentation retention efforts to ensure compliance with international regulations and standards.
Support Moderna’s mission and core values.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Education: University degree in technology, engineering, chemistry/biology or management/business administration
Licensed Customs broker or pursuing to become in the near future
Experience: 5+ years in various Trade Compliance roles (strong preference towards Pharmaceutical experience)
Ability to apply strong logic in classification and valuation decisions, with consideration to customs rulings and WTO explanatory notes.
Proficiency in tariff classification specific to Chapters 29, 30, 38, 84, 85 and 90.
Intermediate understanding of export control classification process (ECCN#), export licensing determination process, Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and EEI (electronic Export Information) filing compliance
Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) to collaborate with senior Management in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment – you are outgoing, communicative, and seek to build relationships on a daily basis
Well organized – a natural ability to be organized in how you think, communicate and conduct your work
You drive for results – you set a high bar for yourself and others. You love what you do, and it shows
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
A curious mindset that allows you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo
Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:
Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
Adoption and family-planning benefits
Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
Generous paid time off, including:

• D iscretionary year-end shutdown
• Vacation, sick time and holidays
• Volunteer time to participate within your community
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter

Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
401k match and Financial Planning tools
Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
Location-specific perks and extras!
Candidates should be aware that Moderna currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster shot once eligible . Newly hired employees must be vaccinated and boosted prior to their employment start date. Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated or receive a booster where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.
About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com .
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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