Job Description

This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December 2025. Resume review begins in January 2025.

The Global Trade Compliance team’s mission is to enable Biogen’s purpose and commitment to patients, shareholders and communities by managing risks, creating values, driving excellence in execution and critical capabilities.

We do this by ensuring that all our products (finished drugs, drug substances, clinical samples, etc.) move across multiple countries in compliance with international trade regulations and without delays.

Global Trade Compliance also pays a key role across Biogen’s end to end business planning by completing due diligence assessments and advice other functions (e.g. Finance, Tax, Business development, etc.) to facilitate product launches, partnerships with external parties, changes in operating models and expansion into new markets,

Furthermore, the GTC team actively evaluates potential cost savings and continuous improvement opportunities such as Free Trade Agreements, Tariff Engineering and other duty optimization programs.

Position Description

Detailed description of role including but not limited to:

• Day to day responsibilities
• End to end process description
• Overview of specific project(s)

In this role, you will work closely with our Regional Trade Compliance Lead to support trade operations and further develop our Compliance Program for Pre-Clinical (Quality, R&D), and to enhance Data Governance. Key areas of scope include:

• You will learn how to assess import-export requirements across multiples countries, including but not limited to Harmonized Tariff Classification, Country of Origin determination, valuation, incoterms, etc.
• You will gain exposure and knowledge to complex trade compliance topics such as, submission and approval of special import/export permit/licenses with US Customs and other government agencies (e.g. USDA, FDA, FWS, CDC, etc.,).
• You will work closely with other functional areas in Biogen (Distribution & Logistics, Manufacturing sites, Quality, R&D, etc.) to ensure that international shipments of non-commercial products are done in a compliant and efficient way.
• You will collaborate closely with Biogen’s SC Operations Excellence team to map-out GTC pre-clinical end to end flows, identify opportunity areas and propose enhancements to processes and systems.
• You will help enhance data governance by navigating systems, building database tools and enhancing processes.
•  You will help optimize our regional Trade Compliance Post Entry capabilities by learning current process and assessing automation through AI.

Global Trade Compliance is a shared responsibility across all Biogen, and in this role, you will be able to create connections, learn and collaborate with many employees across Biogen’s various functions.

Qualifications

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Additional Qualifications:

• Interested in fields of study related to Global Supply Chain and International Trade
• Proficiency in database and data analytics.
• Curious on investigating different regulations around the world.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, motivated to collaborate and reach out to other functions outside GTC.
• Additional languages are a plus
• Some experience in Customs brokerage or related is a plus
• Able to work independently, as well as with a team that is based globally

Education

Master Program in International Trade, International Relations, Economics, Finance, or related field

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.