Director, Global Trade Compliance REMOTE

Leica Biosystems (LBS) is an operating company in Danaher’s (DHR) diagnostics (Dx) segment and a global leader in workflow and automation solutions for anatomic pathology laboratories. LBS provides a comprehensive product range for each step in the pathology process, from sample preparation and staining to imaging and reporting, helping improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence for customers worldwide.

Position Summary And Impact

The Director, Global Trade Compliance is responsible for advancing how LBS approaches trade compliance—ensuring LBS remains compliant in an increasingly dynamic global business environment and identifying and driving strategic opportunities to optimize costs. To meet this mandate, the Director will lead the modernization of LBS’ trade compliance processes, moving LBS from analog to automated, and establishing LBS as a recognized leader in trade compliance.

Major Responsibilities

Compliance Excellence

• As a business leader seated in LBS’ Legal and Compliance organization, exemplify and lead with DHR’s “culture of and”—exceptional results AND compliance, always.
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with customs authorities, other regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive comprehensive trade compliance audit programs to identify and countermeasure program gaps and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compliance training programs that ensure regulatory awareness and expertise throughout the organization.

Strategic Trade Excellence

Team Development and Capability Building

Essential Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Competencies

Key Relationships

Work Arrangements

Remote position with candidates in Chicago / Milwaukee metropolitan area strongly preferred. Global travel required (~10%, flexible).

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