Trade Compliance Leader

Bring more to life. 

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?  

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.   

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. 

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The Trade Compliance Leader LATAM is responsible for The LATAM Trade Compliance Leader is responsible for leading regional import/export operations across Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia), ensuring operational oversight, execution, and alignment with established compliance procedures and departmental objectives. This role manages regional personnel, supports operational continuity, and drives increased visibility, structure, and consistency across LATAM operations while coordinating with brokers, Logistics, Finance, Operations, and external partners.  

This position reports to the Manager, Global Trade Compliance and is part of the Global Trade Compliance located in Brazil and will be an on-site role.   

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Manage professional associates across LATAM (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia), with accountability for the performance, execution, and operational results of regional import/export activities within own area of responsibility 

• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address operational and resource challenges, including customs clearance delays, broker performance, and country-specific execution requirements 

• Make decisions and resolve operational issues guided by established policies, procedures, and departmental plans, while escalating issues and receiving guidance from leadership as appropriate 

• Provide technical guidance and operational support to associates, brokers, and internal stakeholders regarding import/export processes, customs operations, and compliance requirements 

• Apply in-depth understanding of import/export operations, customs regulations, and regional operational processes, while collaborating cross-functionally with Logistics, Finance, Regulatory, Operations, and external service providers to achieve departmental objectives 

• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues related to import/export execution, recognizing the broader impact across regional operations and implementing corrective actions as needed 

• Guide and influence internal stakeholders and external partners to adopt consistent operational processes and support aligned execution across the region 

The essential requirements of the job include: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience in import/export operations, customs, or trade compliance OR Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience in import/export operations, customs, or trade compliance 

• 3+ years of experience managing personnel or regional operational activities across multiple countries 

• Strong working knowledge of import/export regulations, customs operations, and broker management processes across LATAM regions 

• Experience supporting operational oversight, KPI tracking, reporting, and Daily Management activities 

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders including Logistics, Finance, Regulatory, and Operations teams 

• Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish; English proficiency strongly preferred 

• Experience identifying and resolving operational issues related to customs clearance, broker performance, and regional execution challenges 

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role 

• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally within the LATAM region 

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record 

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to ##lb, any other physical requirements 

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: 

• Experience working within Medical Device, Diagnostics, Life Sciences, or other regulated healthcare industries 

• Experience supporting operational standardization, process improvement, or continuous improvement initiatives 

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. 

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.