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Trade Compliance Specialist

PCI Pharma Services · Rockford, IL · $46,080–$51,840 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a paperwork error before a shipment left.

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to detail where small errors cause big delays.

What would you do

How would you run the Priority Shipping log and the daily cross-functional meeting so shipments go out right?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate many teams and keep the highest-risk shipments on track.

A shipment is stuck in customs and the clinical site needs the drug this week. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act fast with brokers and project managers to protect patients in the trial.

How do you work with project managers who want things faster than compliance allows?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain the rules and find legal ways to speed things up.

About the work

Walk me through preparing an export shipment of clinical trial material from the US to a country you haven't shipped to before.

What they are checking: Whether they research import rules, documents and permits before booking the courier.

What goes into a commercial invoice or proforma invoice, and what mistakes cause shipments to get held?

What they are checking: Whether they know values, HS codes and descriptions that customs checks closely.

How do you review IRT specifications, and what are you checking for?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how IRT setup drives depot shipments and country rules.

What do you know about export controls and screening against restricted parties?

What they are checking: Whether they understand compliance obligations beyond just getting the box delivered.

How would you help plan a new depot in a global depot network?

What they are checking: Whether they think about import licensing, lead times and local requirements.

How do you handle shipments that need temperature control?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cold chain packaging and documentation for pharma products.

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The full job description

As published by PCI Pharma Services.

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI. The primary functions of this position are to perform all tasks related to the exportation of shipments from the US to various international destinations, including, but not limited to, the shipping paperwork, the courier booking, and coordination with the project management teams. Additionally, they will perform paperwork review and preparation for the clearance filing of import shipments into North American facilities, review and approve IRT specifications, and assist with Global Depot Network strategy planning and setup. Essential Duties: • Manage the Priority Shipping log and facilitation of daily cross-functional meetings to ensure proper shipment set-up and dispatch • Ensure that all necessary paperwork related to the shipment request has been included with the order sent to the floor for proper pick and pack of the materials. • Create commercial invoice templates and prepare shipment-specific or proforma (if applicable) versions for specific shipments or import licensing purposes. • Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure correct information is contained in the request to adequately process the shipment. • Follow up on delivery confirmation of shipments via the selected courier. • Initiate/Facilitate communication between the distribution project manager and the warehouse, when required to solve issues and/or ensure expedited processing of international or priority shipments. • Understand the current Courier Selection Strategy and schedule pick-up of international shipments with the properly selected courier, or with a customer-designated courier. • Liaise with external personnel to obtain authorization for dispatch and confirmation of import permission • Understand PCI’s Global Depot Network strategy, and be able to assist Quotation Development with determination of study-specific strategies • Assist Distribution Project Management with the setup of necessary Global Depots • Be able to provide designated customs brokers with required information necessary for entry filing on import shipments to PCI’s North America locations, including, but not limited to, HTS Codes, FDA Product Codes, CBP designations, and USDA licensing • Support Trade Compliance team workload across multiple PCI locations • This position may require overtime and/or weekend work. • Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules. • Attendance to work is an essential function of this position • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor. Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: • ​​Associate's Degree in a related field and/or 1-3 years related experience and/or training.​ • ​​Basic Mathematical Skills​ • ​​Basic Computer Skills: Ability to perform basic computer tasks and has the ability to operate common computer programs. ​ • ​​Minimum Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak in a way that allows one to participate effectively in various conversations. Ability to read various types of standard items addressed to general readers. • ​​​Intermediate Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions that may be furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems that involve several concrete variables in standardized situations. ​ Preferred • ​​Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction. ​ • ​​Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. ​ • ​​Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment. ​ • ​​Ability to demonstrate attention to detail. ​ The hiring rate for this position is $46,080 -$51,840 plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k). #LI-DT1 Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

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