VP Trade Compliance
The Vice President of Trade Compliance at Intuitive is responsible for establishing and enforcing the company's global trade compliance framework for medical devices, instruments, accessories, capital equipment, service parts, software, and indirect materials. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Planning and Logistics, this role ensures full legal compliance with all applicable import, export, customs, sanctions, and trade regulations, supporting uninterrupted patient care, regulatory approvals, and global commercial operations. The position balances regulatory rigor with operational continuity in a highly regulated environment where delays and enforcement actions may impact healthcare delivery.
Key responsibilities include building and leading a global trade compliance organization, establishing training programs tailored to various teams, and ensuring compliance with inbound materials, manufacturing cross-border transactions, and finished goods into markets. The role serves as the primary interface with customs and export control authorities, health authorities, and trade regulators, managing relationships with brokers, consultants, outside counsel, and regulatory advisors. Additionally, the Vice President oversees trade compliance systems integrated with ERP, WMS, TMS, and Global Trade Management platforms, ensuring accuracy of HS codes, ECCNs, valuation, and origin at the SKU and serialized device level, and driving automation to reduce clearance delays and improve audit readiness.
Required qualifications include proven leadership at Vice President and Director levels of global and regional compliance teams, with demonstrated experience supporting regulated medical device or life science supply chains. A Bachelor of Science degree in Law, International Trade, Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field is required, along with 15+ years of experience in global trade compliance, customs, or export controls. Trade or Customs Certifications such as LCB, CCS, CUSECI, or equivalent are also necessary.
Compensation for this position varies by region. In Region 1, the base compensation range is $252,200 to $378,400 USD annually, while in Region 2, it ranges from $214,400 to $321,600 USD annually. Intuitive offers market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity, with actual pay determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
Intuitive fosters an inclusive and diverse team committed to making a difference in healthcare. The company values creativity, rigor, and collaboration, offering a challenging yet deeply meaningful work environment. Employees are united by a purpose to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human, contributing to transforming the future of healthcare.