Hiring: Director, Global Trade and Operations Strategy Company: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Location: Madison, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:48:35 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : R, SAP About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5 years in trade compliance, global supply chain operations, operating model design, or related Global Operations & Supply Chain functions. •At least 5 years in trade compliance, global supply chain operations, operating model design, or related Global Operations & Supply Chain functions. Required Skills: •Design and evolve Arrowhead’s global trade and operating model, including importer-of-record/exporter-of-record structures, legal entity setup, intercompany flow design, and ex-U.S. supply pathways, to support commercial activation in new geographies. •Lead country activation from a trade and Operations perspective, partnering with Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, Tax, and Legal to define the operating model, supply pathway, and trade documentation required to enter each market. •Anticipate and enable footprint changes required as Arrowhead expands from rare disease into broader patient populations and grows its international commercial presence. •Partner with Global Network & Risk to ensure the global operating model and physical supply network are aligned, complementary, and mutually enabling. •Global Trade Compliance Program Leadership •Own and continuously enhance Arrowhead’s global trade compliance framework, including import/export policies, standards, and procedures aligned with U.S. CBP, OFAC, DEA, FDA, and relevant international agencies and programs, including those in the EU, UK, Japan, and other applicable markets. •Maintain the governance model for global trade compliance, including oversight of risk assessments, monitoring activities, internal controls, and executive-level reporting. •Ensure robust internal controls are in place across R&D, clinical, and commercial supply chains for classification, valuation, licensing, documentation, restricted party screening, sanctions compliance, and country-of-origin determinations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in supply chain, business, operations, engineering, life sciences, or a related field •Demonstrated experience leading global trade compliance activities, including import/export controls, customs compliance, HTS classification, country-of-origin determinations, Incoterms, sanctions/OFAC compliance, Free Trade Agreements, and importer-of-record/exporter-of-record structures. •Demonstrated experience designing or evolving global operating models for pharmaceutical or biotechnology organizations, including legal entity setup, intercompany flows, and country activation. •Applied hands-on capability in GxP distribution compliance, including GDP, DSCSA, EU FMD, and serialization/track-and-trace operational implementation. •In-depth knowledge of U.S. and ex-U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain operations and the regulatory environment governing pharmaceutical trade and distribution. •New product launch experience required; specialty pharmaceutical launch experience strongly preferred. •Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams in a global, cross-functional environment. •Demonstrated capabilities in business case development, total landed cost analysis, contract negotiation, financial acumen, and structured problem-solving. •Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong written, presentation, and proactive communication skills; able to translate operational complexity into clear recommendations and executive-level decisions. •Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to engage with regulators, customs authorities, regional teams, partners, and service providers. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!