Work from home legal specialist

As an employee, you’ll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. As a crucial part of our commercial operations outside the United States, our Madrid office focuses on delivering our groundbreaking products to the Spanish market. We’re seeking professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines in Spain. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Global Trade Compliance to ensure full adherence to legal requirements for international trade operations. From classification of goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to auditing shipment transactions, your efforts will directly support our global supply chain and logistics functions. You will be entrusted with developing standard operating procedures, maintaining compliance systems, and staying abreast of regulatory developments. Working with local teams and external partners, you’ll enable seamless, compliant trade operations that align with Moderna’s global ambitions. This is a high-visibility role offering exposure to SAP GTS, cross-functional collaboration, and the evolving regulatory frameworks that shape international pharmaceutical trade. It also represents a powerful opportunity to interface with Moderna’s growing digital and Generative AI platforms related to trade compliance data, classification, and automation. Work as part of the Trade Compliance team with a primary focus on Spain. Support the daily management of compliance operations across imports and exports. Manage projects and cross-functional tasks involving internal teams and external partners / vendors. Implement local and regional policies, guidelines, and procedures to maintain compliance. Review and input compliance data within Moderna systems including SAP / GTS and SAP Fiori. Prepare, deliver, and manage trade compliance training and continuing education activities. Liaise with key stakeholders across the business to resolve trade compliance issues. Perform internal audits on international trade transactions, particularly focused on Spanish activity. Ensure trade compliance processes are robust, well-documented, and consistently executed. Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and management regarding compliance status. Contribute to digital and AI-enhanced initiatives to automate compliance tracking, classification, and reporting. This mindset directly applies to this role, where you’ll operate within SAP GTS and Fiori systems and support initiatives that digitize classification, compliance checks, and record-keeping. Your ability to engage with digital trade solutions will be key to streamlining processes and enhancing data accuracy. “As global trade regulations continue to evolve, continuous learning is critical. Your rapid learning and adaptation will ensure Moderna remains compliant and agile. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, International Business) or equivalent experience in place of a degree Minimum 5 year of work experience, including at least 2 years of experience in a compliance, legal, auditing or investigation role in life sciences, preferably in the biotechnology, medical device, and / or pharmaceutical industries. Experience managing and planning import and export processes, customs documentation, shipping and receiving of commodities across multiple countries. Ability to work confidently within groups in a multinational company and respond to global / cultural sensitivities. Communicate effectively in English, spoken and written Knowledge is SAP GTS and SAP Fiori Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with a focus on Excel That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Quality healthcare and insurance benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation,