Export Control Officer - Corporate Compliance

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and making a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      

The Export Control Officer is responsible for the maintenance and oversight of the Enterprise Export Control Compliance Program. In this role, you will work effectively and collaboratively with departments and institutes across the Cleveland Clinic enterprise to execute a comprehensive, cross-functional system designed to ensure compliance with applicable Export Control and Research Security regulations. Using your expertise in business operations, transactions, contracting, travel and hiring, you will help further support the hospital and continued delivery of patient-first care. Come find your place and make a difference at Cleveland Clinic, a unique healthcare organization with a truly global footprint.  

A caregiver in this position works remotely out of Ohio, Florida, or Nevada, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert on export control and research security regulations and provide consultation to business units on export control/research security regulations. 

• Stay informed and educated on current and changing laws, regulations, guidance and enforcement actions.  

• Develop and maintain export control and research security policies and procedures and monitor compliance with policies and action plans. 

• Develop and execute an effective training and education program on export control and research security, including identifying trends and gaps across the enterprise to determine educational opportunities. 

• Assist in conducting export control reviews and restricted party screenings and the determination of export license requirements and need for Technology Control Plans. 

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and other teams to integrate export control compliance considerations into product development processes and supply chain operations, including helping to determine or obtain applicable Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs). 

• Collaborate with Protective Services and IT to operationalize a comprehensive travel program, such as travel security education, hand carry oversight and device exchange program. 

• Document and present detailed compliance findings and recommendations (with regulatory citations) in a timely manner, allowing for proper review and assessment of the risks identified (including root cause analysis). 

• Exercise appropriate judgment in assisting research teams with resolving issues and ensure corrective and preventive action plans are appropriate and implemented in a timely manner. 

• Maintain accurate documentation of all monitoring reports, investigative findings, corrective actions and final resolutions. 

• Collect data on monitoring findings, prepare comprehensive reports and metrics, analyze trends to identify process failures and direct quality improvement and training initiatives. 

• Assist in managing external inspections by regulatory agencies or third parties. 

• Receive research compliance concerns and inquiries and promptly inform Post Approval Monitoring and Education Manager of any matter warranting attention. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university 

• Advanced degree (e.g., master’s degree, Doctorate or Juris Doctor) preferred.

• Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook Access, PowerPoint, electronic medical record-Epic) 

• A minimum of seven (7) years recent experience in export control compliance and research security in an academic medical center or higher education setting is required.

• Minimum of three (3) such years spent in a program management or supervisory role is preferred.

• Experience communicating effectively with government agencies on export, research security and travel related matters.

• Working knowledge and expertise in the application of export control and research security regulations, including but not limited to:

  • The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”).

  • The Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).

  • Regulations administered by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).

  • National Security Presidential Memorandum 33, together with associated Implementation Guidance and regulations (collectively, “NSPM-33”).

• Project management experience and an exceptional understanding of root cause analysis or process improvement is desired.

• Comfortable working in Matrixed Relationships 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• US Export Compliance Officer Certification 

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Physical Requirements:

• Working in a stationary position for extended periods

• Operating a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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