Sr. Manager Global Trade Compliance

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 27 Jul 2026. At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

Responsibilities

• Global Trade Compliance Leadership: Build and lead MiniMed’s standalone global trade compliance function, including policies, governance, and operating processes.
• TSA Execution & Separation Support: Own the Trade Compliance TSA workstream, ensuring a smooth and compliant exit from Medtronic trade services by November 2027 with no patient supply disruption.
• Compliance Strategy & Playbooks: Develop and implement global trade playbooks covering HTS classification, customs valuation, Incoterms, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Importer of Record Strategy: Establish and optimize IOR structures across global markets, including regions without a local MiniMed legal entity.
• Broker & Logistics Oversight: Manage customs brokers, POAs, and 3PL relationships to ensure efficient, compliant cross-border operations.
• Regulatory & Sanctions Compliance: Ensure adherence to import/export regulations, sanctions screening, export controls, Nairobi Protocol requirements, and FDA-related trade obligations.
• Cost Optimization: Drive duty mitigation, drawback programs, FTZ utilization, and routing optimization to deliver measurable cost savings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Regulatory, Tax, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, IT, and contract manufacturers to align global distribution and manufacturing flows.
• Team Leadership: Build and develop a high-performing Trade Compliance team to support MiniMed’s growth and global footprint.

Requirements

• Must Have: Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of global trade compliance experience and 5+ years leadership experience OR Advanced degree and 5+ years of global trade compliance experience and 5+ years leadership experience.
• Nice to Have: MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or related field, Trade compliance certifications (e.g., CUSECO, CCS, CES), Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare industries, Direct experience supporting divestitures, TSA transitions, or corporate separations, Strong working knowledge of SAP GTS, sanctions screening, and trade automation tools, Experience working with contract manufacturers and global 3PL networks, Demonstrated success driving duty savings, FTZ strategies, and trade process optimization.

Qualifications

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Benefits and compensation information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.