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Summary of Objective:

The Import Specialist, Global Specialty Logistics will have a primary role to ensure company compliance with US customs and associated trade regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include establishment, maintenance, education, and enforcement of trade compliance policies and procedures. They will also be responsible for importing both clinical trial medicines on behalf of clients for a fee and importing products used by the company to achieve its mission goals.  This individual will be the main resource for importing goods into North America for all PCI sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is to be the import contact for the Global Specialty Logistics team in North America.

• Position will maintain compliance with United States customs and other governing agencies.
• Position will work closely with Business Development during the quotation phase to identify the global depot strategy, associated costs and all necessary permits and licenses along with a timeline and information required for each item.
• Provide support to clients via meeting sand visits as a subject matter expert for Import Requirements.
• Support and attend client kick-off meetings, study close-out meetings, and facilitate study meetings throughout the execution phase of  studies where appropriate.
• Support the international movement of company materials by ensuring compliance with the requirements of customs authorities and other agencies that regulate imports and exports, including but not limited to CBP, FDA, USDA, CDC, BIS, Census, EPA, and F&W. Movements will include activities related to commercial, clinical, R&D and other programs.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders. Sponsors, PCI Project management, brokers, and couriers.
• Review IOR agreements and work with Business Development as a representative of the department.
• Ability to thrive in a high energy fast paced environment.
• Support auditing of global logistic providers, including but not limited to supply depots and transportation providers.
• Support PCI’s Global Trade Compliance Ticket Log.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
• Attendance to work is an essential function of this position
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
• Develop and delivery training on international related subject matter for Project Management and Business Development teams
• Consult with customers to determine required FDA, HTC, ECCN classifications and appropriate declared values in compliance with WTO guidelines
• Coordinate with contracted customs brokers to facilitate prompt and proper entries of all regulated products or products requiring formal entry declarations
• Coordinate with Business Development and Clinical Legal departments to ensure proper documentation for Importation services has been filed, and with Project Management to ensure billing operations are being carried out.
• Support Logistics Operations as a point of escalation for any courier issues or foreign clearance difficulties.
• Set and Achieve annual goals for Revenue and EBITDA.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, sill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 1-5 years related experience and/or training.
• College Level Mathematical Skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.

Preferred:

• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

• Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

The hiring rate for this position is $51,120 - $57,510 annually plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).        

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.