VP Trade Compliance

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Job Description

Primary Function of Position The Vice President of Trade Compliance reports to the SVP Planning and Logistics and is responsible for establishing, governing and enforcing Intuitive’s global trade compliance framework for medical devices, instruments, accessories, capital equipment, service parts, software, and indirect materials. The role ensures full legal compliance with all applicable import, export, customs, sanctions, and trade regulations while supporting uninterrupted patient care, regulatory approvals and global commercial operations. The position balances regulatory rigor with operational continuity in a highly regulated environment where delays and enforcement actions may impact healthcare delivery. Essential Job Duties

Continue to build and lead a global trade compliance organization. Establish training programs tailored to manufacturing, service, commercial teams, distributors, logistics providers, and customs brokerage. Direct responsibility for compliance with inbound materials, manufacturing cross border transactions, and finished goods into markets. Ensure escalation, issue management, and document controls. • Serve as primary interface with customs and export control authorities, health authorities and trade regulators. Represent the company in industry groups addressing medical device trade issues. Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, outside counsel, and regulatory advisors. • Oversee trade compliance systems integrated with ERP, WMS, TMS, and Global Trade Management platforms. UDI, lot, serial, and device history record data. Ensure accuracy of HS codes, ECCNs, valuation, and origin and the sku and serialized device level. Drive automation to reduce clearance delays and improve audit readiness