Director - Global Trade Compliance

Your Role:
Director – Global Trade Compliance

As the Director, Global Trade Compliance, you will lead Elanco’s global trade compliance strategy, ensuring compliant, efficient, and cost‑effective import and export operations worldwide. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing global compliance programs, mitigating trade risk, optimizing duty savings, and partnering with senior leaders to embed trade compliance into business and supply chain decisions.

• Define and execute Elanco’s global ITCC strategy, aligning trade compliance with business, manufacturing, and supply chain objectives.
• Lead and oversee global import/export compliance across customs, export controls, sanctions, and free trade agreements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate global trade compliance risks through strong governance, internal controls, and audit oversight.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing global ITCC team, including resource planning and budget management.
• Drive process optimization and technology enablement, including global trade management systems and duty savings initiatives.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational organization.
• Top 2 skills: Global trade compliance program leadership; customs, export controls, and sanctions expertise.

• Experience designing and leading global trade compliance programs in pharmaceutical, animal health, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Deep expertise in HTS & ECCN classification, country of origin, customs valuation, FTAs, and duty optimization strategies.
• Proven success managing audits, investigations, and regulatory disclosures with government agencies.
• Strong proficiency with Global Trade Management systems and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, GTS).
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and lead change in complex, global organizations.

• Travel: Up to 20% annually
• Location: Position can be based in our Global Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, or in our Warszawa, Poland office – Hybrid Work Model

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown under recognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well‑being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid‑summer and year‑end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8‑week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.