Freddie Mac
Strategic enterprise leader with nearly two decades of experience in global trade, regulatory, and cross-border risk programs
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Strategic enterprise leader with nearly two decades of experience designing and scaling global trade, regulatory, and cross-border risk programs within highly regulated life sciences and advanced manufacturing environments. Recognized for building governance infrastructures that protect enterprise value while enabling international growth. Proven executive partner to senior leadership on regulatory exposure, compliance transformation, and global operating model design.
Extensive experience leading multinational teams, directing large-scale modernization initiatives, and implementing automation strategies that elevate compliance maturity and operational performance. Known for translating complex global trade requirements into practical, scalable frameworks that strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and support commercial expansion.
Experience
Associate Director, Global Shipping & Trade Compliance – Vaccines R&D - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) - Cambridge, MA
(2024-01)
Provide enterprise leadership for global trade and shipping governance across the Vaccines R&D organization. Direct international compliance strategy supporting research, clinical development, and global laboratory operations.
- Developed a multi-year strategic compliance transformation plan aligned with enterprise R&D modernization initiatives
- Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership on regulatory exposure, operational design, and international shipment controls
- Lead global dangerous goods and cross-border compliance programs across multiple regions
- Implement enterprise-wide standards aligned with ADR, IATA, DOT, and global customs regulations
- Strengthen broker governance, transportation oversight, and vendor accountability frameworks
- Define performance metrics and risk indicators supporting global compliance transparency
Senior Trade Compliance Manager, North America Operations - Kenvue (Formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health) - Skillman, NJ
(2019-01 - 2024-01)
Directed comprehensive trade compliance strategy across a complex, multinational consumer health portfolio.
- Oversaw regulatory governance spanning CBP, CBSA, FDA, Health Canada, and international authorities
- Built and led high-performing compliance teams supporting multi-regional operations
- Directed internal audits, investigations, and corrective action programs
- Guided enterprise trade strategy during corporate separation and restructuring activities
- Advised senior leadership on customs valuation, tariff exposure, and cross-border risk mitigation
- Elevated compliance maturity through process standardization and control enhancement
Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance - Biogen - Cambridge, MA
(2014-01 - 2018-01)
Led global compliance operations supporting manufacturing, clinical trials, and international distribution networks.
- Designed enterprise trade policies, procedures, and global governance standards
- Conducted global risk assessments and implemented remediation strategies
- Developed business cases for digital trade automation and systems modernization
- Secured leadership investment for technology upgrades and staffing expansion
- Directed export control classification and controlled technology assessments
- Achieved regulatory reclassification of production technical data, reducing export constraints and improving operational flexibility
Senior Trade Compliance Analyst - Invensys Systems - Foxboro, MA
(2012-01 - 2014-01)
Managed export control and customs governance across global industrial manufacturing divisions.
- Directed product classification, licensing, valuation, and origin determinations
- Conducted enterprise audits and compliance investigations
- Supported duty recovery and regional trade agreement optimization initiatives
Export Management & Procurement Analyst - Management Sciences for Health - Cambridge, MA
(2011-01 - 2012-01)
Developed cross-border compliance frameworks supporting global public health supply distribution.
- Implemented export control processes for medical equipment and pharmaceutical shipments
- Managed regulatory risk across donor-funded and international development programs
Trade Compliance Specialist / FTZ Administrator - EMD Millipore - Billerica, MA
(2009-01 - 2011-01)
Directed Foreign Trade Zone operations supporting manufacturing and distribution activities.
- Managed FTZ admissions, reporting, and CBP regulatory engagement
- Strengthened audit readiness and regulatory documentation controls
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting - Keller Graduate School of Management
Master of Science - Global Studies & International Affairs - Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - International Business & Trade - Saint Peter's University
