Associate Trade and Tariffs Director

Novo Nordisk

Associate Director overseeing U.S. trade and tariff strategies at Novo Nordisk.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timePlainsboro • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,700 - $267,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, providing insights and recommendations that support critical business, supply chain, manufacturing, and sourcing decisions.
Lead high-impact trade and tariff initiatives involving U.S. and global product flows, helping the organization evaluate opportunities, navigate challenges, and sustain operational excellence.
Shape and support innovative trade and tariff strategies that align regulatory requirements, business objectives, and long-term enterprise value creation.
Provide leadership on risk management, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the organization’s trade and tariff capabilities.
Monitor and interpret rapidly evolving trade developments and provide executives with timely insights on emerging risks, opportunities, and potential business impacts.
Serve as Novo Nordisk's subject matter expert on U.S. trade, tariff, customs, and cross-border planning matters.
Analyze and interpret evolving trade legislation, tariff regimes, customs requirements, and international trade developments to identify strategic opportunities and business considerations.
Partner with cross-functional teams to execute approved trade and tariff initiatives that support business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and governance.
Drive continuous improvement through the use of technology, analytics, automation, and process enhancements that increase transparency and operational effectiveness.
Influence strategic business decisions by integrating trade and tariff considerations into product lifecycle planning, supply chain strategy, sourcing decisions, and market expansion initiatives.
Build trusted partnerships across functions to help leaders understand the business implications of emerging trade developments and make informed, risk-balanced decisions.
Represent a critical voice in enterprise decision-making forums where trade, customs, tariff, and cross-border considerations can materially impact business outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field, preferably Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related discipline.
Advanced degree, licensed customs broker credential, CPA license, or other relevant certification is highly desired
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in corporate trade, tariffs, customs, supply chain, finance, public accounting, consulting, law firm, or private industry roles, with demonstrated progression in responsibility and complexity
Significant experience with U.S. trade, tariffs, customs, import compliance, cross-border transactions, or related planning matters is strongly preferred
Pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, or other regulated industry experience is preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrix environment and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Strong technical research, analytical, organizational, documentation, and project management skills, with the ability to independently evaluate complex issues and recommend practical solutions
Strong understanding of business processes, systems, controls, and data needs related to trade, customs, tariffs, tax, finance, supply chain, and compliance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and high aptitude for databases, spreadsheets, analytics, and tax or trade technology applications in an AI embracing organization.
Experience with enterprise trade or ERP systems, including SAP GTS, S/4HANA, or similar platforms, is desirable
Strong oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization, including the ability to translate complex technical matters for non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated executive presence, business judgment, learning agility, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and escalate risks appropriately.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
flexible spending accounts
employee assistance program
tuition reimbursement program
voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance
time off pursuant to its sick time policy
flexible vacation policy
parental leave policy