North Asia Trade Compliance Lead

This high-impact role leads Biogen's Trade Compliance strategy to build, implement, manage, and advance Biogen's Trade Compliance program in North Asia, (Greater China, Japan and S. Korea), in addition to support trade compliance operations for Australia and New Zealand. This role is responsible for building local, regional scalable processes and systems across commercial, clinical and preclinical assets, managing trade compliance operations, optimizing duty programs, leading complex projects, ensuring compliance with Free Trade Agreements, Customs Valuation, HTS Classification, restricted party screening and export controls., among other trade compliance core pillars. Furthermore, this role will help expand and manage Biogen's Global Classification Center of Excellence.

• Develop, implement, manage, and advance the region's TC regulatory and operations program, including establishing policies, controls, procedures and best practices, risk monitoring, metrics, etc. Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Direct liaison and ongoing communication on trade compliance topics between Biogen entities in Greater China, Japan, and S. Korea and Customs, import/export related gov. agencies.
• Work closely with Clinical Supply Chain and Country Clinical Operation teams to enable and streamline, import/export and international distribution activities for Clinical Drugs in the region.
• Build and foster relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers. Develop trade compliance capabilities that add value and support Biogen's business goals. Subject matter expert in complex import/export topics to enable business growth and minimize risks. Leading complex Projects that intersect with GTC and are broad in scope with other functions. Ensure streamlined import/export compliance clearance for the region partnering with other functions such as Distribution and logistics, as well as working closely with the Europe based GTC team to enable and maintain GTC operations in Australia and New Zealand.
• Build internal know how GTC capabilities for North Asia, including coaching and training talent pipeline for the region.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining duty optimization programs for the region (e.g., Preferential programs, import regimens, trusted trader certifications, etc.). Manage import/export licenses application process, post importation audits and Customs Brokers. This position is also responsible for strengthening and maintaining Customs Valuation and Preferential programs.
• Proactively Monitor, anticipate, and adapt trade compliance controls to emerging trade issues, government, and regulatory changes. Implement compliant solutions to ensure business continuity. Additionally, develop and deploy GTC training portfolio (COE Management global)
• Implement and Manage operations of Global Classification COE- Global oversight shared with GTC team.
• Due diligence assessments and contract governance oversight to avoid trade compliance disruptions, risks in product launches, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships for the region.
• Various projects that require broad leadership and representation within PO&T

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field or equivalent experience; Fluent in English, Mandarin (Korean, Japanese is a plus)
• Minimum 10 years of trade compliance related work experience with Multinational Companies of regulated industries in China; Experience working directly with China Customs, Quarantine Agencies or other government agencies in the region would be highly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of International Trade fundamentals and customs compliance programs development for Asia
• Customs Valuation methodologies as well as Transfer pricing work experience and understanding.
• Hands on experience building trade compliance programs for reginal, or global scope.
• Project Management experience in broad cross-functional setting
• Strong technical experience in HTS Classification determination methodologies
• Strong analytical and project management skills beyond functional expertise
• Ability to work in a diverse global team with resources based across multiple countries

Job Level: Management

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China

Job ID: Biogen-REQ21700

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-02T23:59:04