Co-op, Global Trade Compliance
Biogen, Cambridge, MA, United States
About The Role
This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December 2026. Resume review begins in January 2026.
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 advising other functions (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.
What You’ll Do
Day to day responsibilities
End to end process description
Overview of specific project(s)
Role In this role, you will work closely with our Regional Trade Compliance Lead and Global Trade Compliance Head to support trade operations and further develop our Compliance Program to enhance Data Governance and analytics. Key areas of scope include:
You will learn how to assess import‑export requirements across multiple countries, including but not limited to Harmonized Tariff Classification and Country of Origin.
You will partner with our regional trade compliance lead on the deployment of our Harmonized Tariff Classification Center of Excellence and workbench.
You will gain exposure to the classification methodology for Pharmaceuticals and their ingredients based on the Harmonized Tariff Classification applicable requirements such as the General Rules of Interpretation.
You will have exposure to country of origin determination rules, and work with us on data analytics.
You will help with the creation of dashboards to help increase efficiency in our classification processes for the US and other countries.
You will work closely with other functional areas in Biogen.
You will help enhance data governance by navigating systems, building database tools and enhancing processes.
You will help optimize our regional Trade Compliance Classification capabilities by learning current processes and tools including AI enhancements.
Who You Are
Interested or studying in fields related to Global Trade Compliance and Pharmaceuticals, Chemistry, Life sciences, or related fields.
Proficiency in databases and data analytics.
Attention to detail, ability to investigate, resourceful.
Curious about investigating different regulations around the world.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, motivated to collaborate and reach out to other functions outside GTC.
Some experience with trade compliance regulations such as classification is a plus.
Able to work independently, as well as with a team that is based globally.
Eligibility
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.
Education
Master’s Program in International Trade, International Relations, Economics, Life Sciences, or related field.
Job Level Internship
Additional Information The base compensation range for this role is: –$29.00. The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidate’s current academic level and degree candidacy, inclusive of Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, MD, PhD and MBA programs. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees, including, but not limited to:
Company paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Employee Resource Groups participation
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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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 advising other functions (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.
What You’ll Do
Day to day responsibilities
End to end process description
Overview of specific project(s)
Role In this role, you will work closely with our Regional Trade Compliance Lead and Global Trade Compliance Head to support trade operations and further develop our Compliance Program to enhance Data Governance and analytics. Key areas of scope include:
You will learn how to assess import‑export requirements across multiple countries, including but not limited to Harmonized Tariff Classification and Country of Origin.
You will partner with our regional trade compliance lead on the deployment of our Harmonized Tariff Classification Center of Excellence and workbench.
You will gain exposure to the classification methodology for Pharmaceuticals and their ingredients based on the Harmonized Tariff Classification applicable requirements such as the General Rules of Interpretation.
You will have exposure to country of origin determination rules, and work with us on data analytics.
You will help with the creation of dashboards to help increase efficiency in our classification processes for the US and other countries.
You will work closely with other functional areas in Biogen.
You will help enhance data governance by navigating systems, building database tools and enhancing processes.
You will help optimize our regional Trade Compliance Classification capabilities by learning current processes and tools including AI enhancements.
Who You Are
Interested or studying in fields related to Global Trade Compliance and Pharmaceuticals, Chemistry, Life sciences, or related fields.
Proficiency in databases and data analytics.
Attention to detail, ability to investigate, resourceful.
Curious about investigating different regulations around the world.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, motivated to collaborate and reach out to other functions outside GTC.
Some experience with trade compliance regulations such as classification is a plus.
Able to work independently, as well as with a team that is based globally.
Eligibility
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.
Education
Master’s Program in International Trade, International Relations, Economics, Life Sciences, or related field.
Job Level Internship
Additional Information The base compensation range for this role is: –$29.00. The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidate’s current academic level and degree candidacy, inclusive of Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, MD, PhD and MBA programs. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees, including, but not limited to:
Company paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Employee Resource Groups participation
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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