Customs & Trade Compliance Director – China

Job Description Summary
The Customs and Trade Compliance Director – China is responsible for leading all trade compliance and customs activities across China, ensuring the compliant and efficient movement of medical devices and equipment across borders in support of GE HealthCare’s mission to create a world where healthcare has no limits.

This role requires deep expertise in China regulations, strong global trade acumen, and the ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed, international organization. The leader will partner closely with global compliance, supply chain, legal, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and best practice sharing across regions.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy and judgment, this role will navigate complex regulatory environments while enabling business growth, operational excellence, and a strong culture of compliance.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Team Building & Organizational Effectiveness

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing trade compliance organization across China

Attract, mentor, and retain top talent, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for the team

Drive strong cross-functional alignment across regional and global teams

Strategy, Global Alignment & Execution

Define and execute China trade compliance strategy aligned with global policies and business objectives

Partner with global trade compliance leadership to ensure consistency, standardization, and adoption of best practices

Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on regulatory risks, global trade developments, and business implications

Influence policy development and promote best-in-class compliance practices

Customs & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure full compliance with China Customs (GACC), MOFCOM, and all applicable import/export regulations

Oversee tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, duty optimization, and licensing requirements

Maintain expert knowledge of China trade regulations, while understanding broader global trade frameworks and implications

Lead audits, investigations, and corrective actions

Relationship Building & External Engagement

Develop and sustain strong, credible relationships with China customs authorities and regulatory agencies

Serve as the primary company representative for inspections, audits, negotiations, and escalations

Build trust and influence with internal stakeholders across China, regionally, and globally

Represent GE HealthCare in regulatory discussions and industry forums

Global Collaboration

Collaborate closely with global, regional, and functional teams to align on compliance strategies and operational execution

Provide China-specific expertise to global initiatives, ensuring local requirements are effectively integrated into global frameworks

Share insights on regulatory trends, enforcement practices, and risk exposure impacting international trade

Support cross-border projects, supply chain transformations, and global product launches

Operational Excellence & Execution

Oversee processes governing the movement and shipment of goods into and out of China

Drive improvements in service, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency

Implement robust controls, systems, and procedures to ensure consistent and scalable execution

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Lead resolution of complex, high-impact regulatory and operational challenges

Apply advanced analytical thinking and sound judgment in ambiguous, high-risk situations

Assess information critically, challenge assumptions, and develop practical, compliant solutions

Navigate disputes with customs authorities and manage escalations effectively

Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions

Risk Management

Identify, assess, and mitigate trade compliance risks across the China business

Establish frameworks to proactively monitor and manage risk exposure

Ensure strong governance and internal controls

Qualifications

Expertise

Deep knowledge of China import/export regulations and customs practices

Strong understanding of global trade compliance frameworks and cross-border operations

Experience working directly with China customs authorities and managing complex regulatory matters

Familiarity with ERP systems, trade compliance technologies, and global supply chains

Leadership & Professional Skills

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities across cultures

Global mindset with strong business and trade acumen

Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive outcomes in complex, cross-functional environments

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory concepts to diverse global audiences

Language Requirement

Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and spoken) – required

Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 10–15+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs operations, or international logistics in China

Strong experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries

Demonstrated success leading teams in a global, matrixed organization

Core Competencies

Strategic leadership and global execution

Team building and talent development

Global collaboration and cross-cultural effectiveness

Relationship management and external influence

Advanced problem solving and judgment

Regulatory expertise and risk management

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes