Director, Trade Controls

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Raynham, MA +1

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Trade Controls to provide strategic leadership and oversight for global trade controls, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, economic sanctions, and customs requirements. This role involves developing and implementing policies, advising senior leadership, managing classification and licensing processes, and leading a team of trade compliance professionals within a regulated, multinational environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the global trade controls and compliance strategy, including export controls, import compliance, sanctions, and customs regulations.
  2. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade laws.
  3. Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership on trade compliance risks, regulatory changes, and mitigation strategies.
  4. Oversee classification, valuation, country‑of‑origin determinations, licensing, and restricted‑party screening processes.
  5. Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to support compliant global sourcing, distribution, and product movements.

Skills

Required

  • global trade compliance
  • risk management
  • export controls
  • customs
  • leadership experience
  • managing teams
  • influencing senior stakeholders
  • U.S. export controls
  • economic sanctions
  • global import regulations
  • cross-functional teams
  • assess risk
  • implement controls
  • drive corrective actions
  • English

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or equivalent)
  • medical technology
  • life sciences
  • global or regional responsibility
  • regulatory audits
  • government engagements
  • trade compliance systems
  • data analytics tools
  • change leadership
  • additional languages
  • Trade compliance or customs certifications
  • Licensed Customs Broker
  • CCS
  • CUSECO

What the JD emphasized

  • regulated, multinational environment