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Senior Specialist, Trade Operations & Compliance

Spain, Madrid Employment contract · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide. Moderna is solidifying its footprint in Madrid, a city that thrives on creativity and innovation. As a crucial part of our commercial operations outside the United States, our Madrid office focuses on delivering our groundbreaking products to the Spanish market. We're seeking professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines in Spain. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Global Trade Compliance to ensure full adherence to legal requirements for international trade operations. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring Moderna’s import and export declarations across Spain are accurate, compliant, and optimized. From classification of goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to auditing shipment transactions, your efforts will directly support our global supply chain and logistics functions. You will be entrusted with developing standard operating procedures, maintaining compliance systems, and staying abreast of regulatory developments. Working with local teams and external partners, you’ll enable seamless, compliant trade operations that align with Moderna’s global ambitions. This is a high-visibility role offering exposure to SAP GTS, cross-functional collaboration, and the evolving regulatory frameworks that shape international pharmaceutical trade. It also represents a powerful opportunity to interface with Moderna’s growing digital and Generative AI platforms related to trade compliance data, classification, and automation.

Job Responsibility

  • Work as part of the Trade Compliance team with a primary focus on Spain
  • Support the daily management of compliance operations across imports and exports
  • Manage projects and cross-functional tasks involving internal teams and external partners/vendors
  • Implement local and regional policies, guidelines, and procedures to maintain compliance
  • Maintain and update procedural documentation in line with evolving regulations
  • Develop standard operating procedures for internal and external stakeholders including brokers, agents, and freight forwarders
  • Take ownership for the classification of goods for import/export using HTS and ECN frameworks
  • Review and input compliance data within Moderna systems including SAP/GTS and SAP Fiori
  • Monitor and respond to trade regulatory changes affecting operations in Spain and the broader region
  • Prepare, deliver, and manage trade compliance training and continuing education activities
  • Liaise with key stakeholders across the business to resolve trade compliance issues
  • Perform internal audits on international trade transactions, particularly focused on Spanish activity
  • Maintain accurate and complete import/export documentation and records
  • Ensure trade compliance processes are robust, well-documented, and consistently executed
  • Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and management regarding compliance status
  • Support cross-border operations and optimize customs value declarations and country-of-origin accuracy
  • Contribute to digital and AI-enhanced initiatives to automate compliance tracking, classification, and reporting
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned in a dynamic, fast-paced growth environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, International Business) or equivalent experience in place of a degree
  • Minimum 5 year of work experience, including at least 2 years of experience in a compliance, legal, auditing or investigation role in life sciences, preferably in the biotechnology, medical device, and/or pharmaceutical industries.

Nice to have

  • Experience managing and planning import and export processes, customs documentation, shipping and receiving of commodities across multiple countries
  • Knowledge of GDPR
  • Strong customer focus, work ethic and integrity
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a positive attitude
  • Strong critical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills
  • Must be self-directed, proactive, motivated, and a fast learner
  • Able to work independently
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work confidently within groups in a multinational company and respond to global/cultural sensitivities
  • Communicate effectively in English, spoken and written
  • Excellent time management
  • Knowledge is SAP GTS and SAP Fiori
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with a focus on Excel
  • A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

What we offer

  • Best-in-class healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
  • A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
  • Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
  • Location-specific perks and extras

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