Head of Import and Export

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The Position

Primary Purpose of Job (Job Summary) 主要工作目标（岗位简介）

-Roche is building a greenfield facility in Shanghai, and we are looking for a Leader with proven

expertise in establishing and managing import and export operations, coupled with strong

execution capabilities.

This role is pivotal to the success of the new facility and requires a leader with strategic vision,

operational excellence, and exceptional leadership skills to ensure the smooth and timely

execution of all import/export activities in a complex and fast-paced environment.

This role covers two areas: Greenfield project delivery and Routine Operation.

● Build different categories of End-to-End Import & Export strategy and put them into effect.

● These models are the best to fit different business strategies in terms of different product types,

and other imported materials (raw materials, packaging materials, machine & spare parts, lab

reagent and device, consumables, etc.) where applicable.

● The role plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of all import/export activities.

● Act as Local Export Control & Sanctions Officer to implement or improve the company’s EC&SCP on site and ensure local EC&S compliance.

Engineering Project Support and Operation Readiness:

● Collaborate closely with the Project team, Roche global (Global Supply Chain, Global logistics,

DS Trading Center, KAU Site) and local relevant departments (Planning, Procurement,

Manufacturing, MSAT, F&E, Warehouse, Finance, Legal, Tax) to establish and optimize

management systems, policies, and procedures related to import/export operations, ensuring

compliance with company requirements and Chinese import/export laws and regulations.

● Work with project, logistics, and other related departments to ensure that import/export needs

(e.g., importing products, raw materials and equipment, filing relevant documentation) are fully

addressed in overall project planning.

● Build and maintain relationships with Customs, Inspection Authorities, logistics service providers,

and third-party agencies to secure necessary permits and resources for projects.

● Provide guidance and training to new team members to ensure they understand and can

execute import/export processes and responsibilities effectively.

Routine Operation:

Import/Export Operations

● Oversee all import/export operations, including Customs declarations, goods clearance, and

logistics coordination.

● Supervise and guide import/export activities to ensure compliance with Chinese laws and

regulations, as well as Roche Global compliance requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

● Organize and lead cross-functional teams to establish and maintain import/export processes,

including business licenses, Customs audits, and certifications.

● Closely work together with CA, FA, and Legal to handle investigations or audits by Customs, the

Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Tax Bureaus, and other authorities.

Compliance and Policy Management

● Interpret Customs laws and regulations and monitor changes to shape company policies and

ensure smooth, compliant operations.

● Regularly review, update, and maintain policies and process documents to align with evolving

Chinese regulations and global trade practices.

Stakeholder and Authority Relations

● Maintain strong relationships with key local authorities, including Shanghai Customs, Pudong

Customs, Airport Customs, CIQ, NMPA, and SCC, to facilitate smooth operations, obtain import

licenses, and uphold the company’s reputation.

Performance and Crisis Management

● Manage suppliers and logistics service providers to ensure high-quality and efficient service.

● Address and resolve any crises in import/export operations through effective and timely

solutions.

Strategic Optimization

● Stay informed about new policies and global trade trends to continuously refine and optimize the

company’s import/export strategies.

Local Export Control & Sanctions Officer

● Implements or improves the company’s EC&S IMCP Export on site with a special focus on the EC&S training program. Make all employees aware that they should ask for help and advice if they have doubts about the correct business behavior.

●Keep the General or Site Manager aware and informed on EC&S compliance issues.

●Maintains the local SOP related to EC&S compliance.

● Define the local EC&S training plan, delivers training, and monitors the training.

●Ensures that manual screening procedures and tools are used.

●Enables the complete and timely screening of local business partners (customers and

vendors).

●Pays special attention to foreign trade business.

●Oversees the local usage of the Export Control contractual clauses in procurement and sales.

●Escalates Export Control issues to the Chief Export Control Compliance Officer in any case of

red flags, suspected misuse of items, non-compliance violations, or any local enforcement

activities by federal agencies.

●In an exporting affiliate or site, maintains the local SOP related to Export Control, classifies

local items (or delegate), reviews/ releases documents blocked by SAP GTS if this service is

used, applies for Export Control licenses if needed (or delegate) and ensures adherence to the

license conditions.

●Responsible for the EC Product classification expert business.

Qualification and Experience 能力与经验

Education/Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree or above, with a background in international trade, logistics, or supply chain

preferred.

Job Required Competencies 岗位所需胜任力

● 10 or more years of experience in import/export management, with in-depth knowledge of Chinese

Customs regulations, policies, and enterprise auditing processes.

● Previous experience in the Bio Tech products importation including DS/DP, multinational company

industries are highly desirable.

● Proficient in Medical device importation

● Excellent cross-functional collaboration and execution skills, with the ability to effectively drive

project progress and solve complex issues.

● Detail-oriented with a highly rigorous work style.

● Able to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans

● Fluent communication skills in English to collaborate with team members and stakeholders

● High sense of accountability and ownership

● High resilience under pressure

● Ability to exercise leadership and influencing skills with or without direct line authority

Who we are

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Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.