Senior Manager, Trade Operations & Compliance

Senior Manager, Trade Operations & Compliance

Moderna Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that is revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you will 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. Our Madrid office focuses on delivering our groundbreaking products to the Spanish market, and we are seeking professionals ready to contribute to the mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines in Spain.

Position Overview

As Senior Manager, EMEA Trade Compliance, you will play a critical role in shaping and advancing Moderna's Global Trade & Operations Program throughout the EMEA region. You will act as a senior regional trade compliance expert, ensuring that all imports and exports are executed efficiently, in full compliance with applicable regulations, and aligned with global and regional business objectives. This role spearheads strategy, enables operational excellence, and drives continuous improvement through harmonization, digital enablement, and process optimization. You will collaborate cross‐functionally and serve as a key liaison to external regulatory authorities, helping Moderna maintain both regulatory integrity and business agility across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the regional subject matter expert on EMEA customs and trade compliance regulations, offering strategic and operational guidance across internal stakeholders.

Lead the execution of Moderna's trade compliance programs across classification, valuation, licensing, country of origin, and recordkeeping.

Champion digital optimisation and integrate trade compliance tools and automation platforms including SAP GTS, MIC, and Descartes.

Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes across the EMEA region and proactively assess their implications for Moderna's trade operations.

Design, implement, and oversee trade compliance metrics, KPIs, and broker performance dashboards to drive accountability and excellence.

Manage day‐to‐day support for trade transactions across EMEA, including imports, exports, documentation, and product classification to ensure compliance and timeliness.

Collaborate with Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, Tax, Procurement, and Logistics to embed trade compliance into core business processes.

Identify, propose, and lead cost optimisation initiatives such as special customs regimes, bonded warehouses, and duty relief opportunities.

Lead the preparation for and response to customs audits and investigations, serving as Moderna's primary interface with EMEA customs and trade authorities.

Deliver training and support knowledge‐building initiatives across Moderna's regional trade compliance network.

Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Mindsets

"We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients." Focus on digital trade compliance systems like SAP GTS, MIC, and Descartes.

"We behave like owners. The solutions we're building go beyond any job description." Act autonomously and cross‐functionally, owning end‐to‐end compliance strategy and execution in EMEA.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of work experience, including at least 6 years in compliance, legal, auditing, or investigation roles in life sciences, preferably in biotechnology, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or equivalent.

Strong expertise in operational trade execution and project management in complex international environments.

Solid knowledge of EU Union Customs Code and local customs laws, including experience in import / export operations, dual‐use regulations, classification, valuation, origin, and free trade agreements.

Proven experience managing customs brokers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs, and interactions with regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions.

Demonstrated leadership in implementing digital trade compliance tools (e.g., SAP GTS, MIC, Descartes).

Strong communication, problem‐solving, and analytical skills; ability to influence across levels and geographies.

Experience working in a fast‐paced environment; self‐directed, proactive, and fast learner.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (spoken and written).

Passion for impactful work and curiosity to challenge the status quo.

Benefits

Quality healthcare and insurance benefits.

Lifestyle Spending Accounts.

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 discretionary year‐end shutdown.

Savings and investments.

Location‐specific perks and extras.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world‐class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.

Moderna champions the benefits of in‐office collaboration by embracing a 70 / 30 work model. This structure helps foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Moderna is a smoke‐free, alcohol‐free, and drug‐free work environment. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and non‐discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.

To apply, visit modernatx.com / careers.

Location : Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain; Vacancies posted 2 weeks ago.

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