Senior Director, Global Tax Planning

Overview

A rapidly growing biopharmaceutical organization is seeking a Senior Director of Global Tax Planning to lead and advance its global tax strategy. This role supports the mission to discover and develop innovative oncology treatments by managing complex cross-border tax planning initiatives and developing tax-efficient structures related to intellectual property, R&D operations, clinical trials, global supply chain, and commercialization. The position ensures alignment with business strategy while maintaining compliance with evolving global tax regulations, including OECD Pillar Two, and upholding governance across intellectual property, transfer pricing, and global incentive regimes.

Responsibilities

Global Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement a global tax planning roadmap to optimize effective tax rate, cash tax position, and capital allocation.
• Design international tax structures supporting global R&D, oncology clinical trials, manufacturing networks (including CDMOs), and worldwide commercialization.
• Evaluate tax impacts of global expansion, new market entry, commercial launches, and regulatory changes.
• Lead strategic intellectual property planning, including IP ownership, development, cost-sharing, and technology transfer strategies aligned with value creation.

Cross-Border Transactions & Structuring

• Lead tax structuring for mergers, acquisitions, licensing agreements, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations.
• Conduct tax due diligence, model tax outcomes, and drive integration planning for acquired entities or assets.
• Analyze and structure intercompany financing, capital flows, and treasury-related initiatives to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Transfer Pricing & Value Chain Optimization

• Oversee global transfer pricing strategy ensuring alignment with the company’s operating model across discovery, clinical development, manufacturing, and commercialization.
• Establish and manage intercompany agreements, transfer pricing documentation, and local-file/master-file requirements.
• Ensure operational substance is maintained across global entities and that returns align with value-creating activities.

Tax Policy, Governance & Risk Management

• Monitor global tax developments including BEPS, OECD Pillar Two, U.S. and EU tax law changes, and assess business impacts.
• Assist with audits and tax authority interactions, developing strategies to mitigate risk.

R&D, Clinical & Manufacturing Incentives

• Identify and optimize global R&D, clinical trial, and biomanufacturing incentives across jurisdictions.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical Operations, and site-selection teams to evaluate tax-advantaged opportunities for manufacturing and trial locations.
• Maintain documentation and evidence required to sustain tax incentives and credits.

Tax Forecasting, Modeling & Executive Communication

• Develop long-range tax forecasts incorporating pipeline progression, regulatory milestones, launch sequencing, pricing, royalties, and market access assumptions.
• Partner with Tax Accounting to evaluate ASC 740 implications and uncertain tax positions.
• Communicate complex tax topics clearly to senior leadership and the Board.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage external advisors to ensure strategic alignment and cost-effective execution.
• Collaborate with Legal, R&D, Clinical, CMC, Supply Chain, FP&A, and Treasury teams to embed tax considerations into business decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of international tax planning experience with multinational, IP-centric organizations; experience in life sciences or oncology sectors strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in U.S. international tax rules, OECD frameworks, Pillar Two, BEPS, and global transfer pricing.
• Proven experience with complex cross-border structuring, M&A tax planning, IP migration, and value chain transformation.
• Strong understanding of global clinical trial operations, biologics/small-molecule manufacturing, CDMO/CRO relationships, and commercialization models.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior executives.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred (JD/LLM/CPA/MST).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related discipline required.
• CPA certification required.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Scenario Planning
• Executive Presence & Communication
• Cross-Functional Influence & Collaboration
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Risk Management & Governance
• Team Leadership & Talent Development

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead a global tax team.

Travel

• Approximately 20% travel required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $209,300 to $279,300 annually.
• Compensation packages are determined by factors including skills, experience, certifications, education, and work location.
• Eligible for annual bonus or incentive compensation plans depending on role.
• Opportunity to participate in discretionary equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness programs.

Location

• Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or protected veteran status during the application process.