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Trade Compliance Specialist

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JOB ID: R-219093 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: Portugal - Lisbon WORK LOCATION TYPE: Flex Commuter / Hybrid DATE POSTED: Jul. 10, 2025 CATEGORY: Compliance

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, number 1 company in Best WorkplacesTM https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ ranking in Portugal (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a team of over 300 talented people and more than 35 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise and professional experience that are shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. In Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office fosters innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives. 

TRADE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

LIVE
What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for the integration policy and executional activities related to imports and exports across the entire Amgen organization. You will provide oversight for established Trade Compliance controls and ensure adherence to global standards for regional operations. The successful candidate will join the Global Trade & Customs Excellence (GTE) team, which manages operational Trade Compliance activities within Amgen’s Global Distribution function.

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.

WIN
What we expect of you


We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications:

  • Degree educated with minimum of 4 years of Trade Compliance experience

  • EU Customs certification is a plus

  • Knowledge of International Customs and World Trade Organization Regulations, and key customs processes including valuation, commodity classification, country of origin determination.

  • Experience in EU customs procedures and other complex customs matters.

  • Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Continuous improvement mindset.

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

  • Ability to effectively navigate through ambiguity to resolve issues.

  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

  • Knowledge and understanding of GMP regulations and GDP requirements.

  • Self-starter, capable of handling multiple projects.

  • Experience or education in international trade law.

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

THRIVE
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 belonging, 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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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 an accommodation.

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