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JOB ID: R-227115 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: Portugal - Lisbon WORK LOCATION TYPE: Flex Commuter / Hybrid DATE POSTED: Oct. 08, 2025 CATEGORY: Supply Chain

AMGEN CAPABILITY CENTER IN LISBON, PORTUGAL (ACCP) will be home to over 300 multi-national and multi-cultural employees, representing a broad range of cross-functional capabilities, including Commercial, General and Administrative, Information Systems, Research and Development, and more.

The ACCP will offer rich career growth and development opportunities, regional and global exposure, and the opportunity to LIVE, WIN and THRIVE in one of Europe’s most attractive cities.

The ACCP is located in the vibrant city center of Lisbon in Sete Rios.

If you feel like you are part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators working together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that read over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Specialist Import/Export

Reports to: Trade Compliance Sr. Manager, Global Trade & Customs Excellence (GTE)

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What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

In this vital role you will be responsible for the integration of policy and executional activities for imports and exports in support of the entire Amgen organization. Providing program oversight for Trade Compliance established controls and global standards for regional execution.

Responsibilities

  • Management of operational import and export activities, ensuring compliance with Amgen's Trade Compliance policies as well as relevant customs and trade sanctions regulations.

  • Provide Trade Compliance guidance and support to key stakeholders.

  • Act as escalation point of contact to support operational trade activities within the Global Trade & Customs Excellence team.

  • Monitor, analyze and interpret government regulations as they relate to customs and export control regulations.

  • Support Customs related audits and inspections.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate planning initiatives and provide Trade Compliance support.

  • Export control management and support with obtaining applicable export permits and licenses.

  • Interact with Customs and third parties to resolve customs issues and delays.

  • Collect and report on key transactional performance metrics.

  • Provide oversight and performance management of outsourced brokerage services.

  • Provide oversight of Customs Warehouse activities & Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification.

  • Support the establishment, documentation and periodic update of Trade Compliance processes and procedures.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Trade Compliance experience OR

  • Associate’s degree and 8 years of Trade Compliance experience OR

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Trade Compliance experience OR

  • Master’s degree and 2 years of Trade Compliance experience OR

  • Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Licensed US Customs Broker

  • Understanding of International Customs and World Trade Organization Regulations

Proficiencies

  • Proficient in key customs processes including valuation, commodity classification, country of origin determination.

  • Experience in customs procedures and other complex customs matters.

  • Ability to build working relationships and optimally partner cross-functionally/cross-regionally and at all levels in the organization.

  • Continuous improvement mindset and process improvement focus.

  • Ability to leverage relationships with industry peers for benchmarking and to share best practices.

  • Ability to optimally navigate through ambiguity to resolve issues.

  • Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, collaboration, and executive presentation skills.

  • Knowledge and understanding of GMP regulations and GDP requirements.

  • Self-starter with the ability to tackle several projects at one time.

  • Experience or education in international trade law.

  • Initiator with analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

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What you can expect of us 

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

  • Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

  • A diverse and inclusive community of belongings, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, try new things, and act.

  • Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.

  • Flexible work arrangements.

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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