Senior Specialist, Trade Operations & Compliance

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that’s revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you’ll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna’s commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients’ lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its footprint in Madrid, a city that thrives on creativity and innovation. As a crucial part of our commercial operations outside the United States, our Madrid office focuses on delivering our groundbreaking products to the Spanish market. We’re seeking professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines in Spain.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Global Trade Compliance to ensure full adherence to legal requirements for international trade operations. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring Moderna’s import and export declarations across Spain are accurate, compliant, and optimized. From classification of goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to auditing shipment transactions, your efforts will directly support our global supply chain and logistics functions. You will be entrusted with developing standard operating procedures, maintaining compliance systems, and staying abreast of regulatory developments. Working with local teams and external partners, you’ll enable seamless, compliant trade operations that align with Moderna’s global ambitions. This is a high-visibility role offering exposure to SAP GTS, cross-functional collaboration, and the evolving regulatory frameworks that shape international pharmaceutical trade. It also represents a powerful opportunity to interface with Moderna’s growing digital and Generative AI platforms related to trade compliance data, classification, and automation.

Here’s What You’ll Do Your key responsibilities will be :

Work as part of the Trade Compliance team with a primary focus on Spain.

Support the daily management of compliance operations across imports and exports.

Manage projects and cross-functional tasks involving internal teams and external partners / vendors.

Implement local and regional policies, guidelines, and procedures to maintain compliance.

Maintain and update procedural documentation in line with evolving regulations.

Develop standard operating procedures for internal and external stakeholders including brokers, agents, and freight forwarders.

Take ownership for the classification of goods for import / export using HTS and ECN frameworks.

Review and input compliance data within Moderna systems including SAP / GTS and SAP Fiori.

Monitor and respond to trade regulatory changes affecting operations in Spain and the broader region.

Prepare, deliver, and manage trade compliance training and continuing education activities.

Your responsibilities will also include :

Liaise with key stakeholders across the business to resolve trade compliance issues.

Perform internal audits on international trade transactions, particularly focused on Spanish activity.

Maintain accurate and complete import / export documentation and records.

Ensure trade compliance processes are robust, well-documented, and consistently executed.

Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and management regarding compliance status.

Support cross-border operations and optimize customs value declarations and country-of-origin accuracy.

Contribute to digital and AI-enhanced initiatives to automate compliance tracking, classification, and reporting.

Carry out additional duties as assigned in a dynamic, fast-paced growth environment.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role :

“We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”

This mindset directly applies to this role, where you’ll operate within SAP GTS and Fiori systems and support initiatives that digitize classification, compliance checks, and record-keeping. Your ability to engage with digital trade solutions will be key to streamlining processes and enhancing data accuracy.

“We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest.”

As global trade regulations continue to evolve, continuous learning is critical. This role requires you to stay abreast of customs law, regulatory changes, and audit practices – not only in Spain but across other regions Moderna operates in. Your rapid learning and adaptation will ensure Moderna remains compliant and agile.

Here’s What You’ll Need ( Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, International Business) or equivalent experience in place of a degree

Minimum 5 year of work experience, including at least 2 years of experience in a compliance, legal, auditing or investigation role in life sciences, preferably in the biotechnology, medical device, and / or pharmaceutical industries.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience managing and planning import and export processes, customs documentation, shipping and receiving of commodities across multiple countries.

Knowledge of GDPR

Strong customer focus, work ethic and integrity

Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a positive attitude.

Strong critical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Must be self-directed, proactive, motivated, and a fast learner.

Able to work independently

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work confidently within groups in a multinational company and respond to global / cultural sensitivities.

Communicate effectively in English, spoken and written

Excellent time management

Knowledge is SAP GTS and SAP Fiori

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with a focus on Excel

A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savingsandinvestments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

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