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Neurocrine Biosciences · 17 hours ago

International Tax Director

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$156K/yr - $296K/yr

10+ years exp

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological disorders. They are seeking an experienced International Tax Director to lead global tax planning and compliance, ensuring adherence to complex regulations while supporting business growth across multiple jurisdictions.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the international components of the global tax provision process (ASC 740), ensuring accuracy under US GAAP

Design and implement tax-efficient structures for cash repatriation, intellectual-property ownership, and intercompany transactions

Oversee intercompany agreements and transfer-pricing documentation to ensure alignment with operational and tax requirements

Evaluate and manage GILTI, Subpart F, and foreign tax credit positions to optimize global tax efficiency

Monitor global tax law changes (OECD Pillar Two, BEPS 2.0, local reforms) and assess business implications

Partner with Finance, Legal, and FP&A to support cross-border transactions, M&A due diligence, collaboration, and business development

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with external advisors to ensure consistent, high-quality global tax support

Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to internal tax and finance teams on international matters

Support process improvements and technology initiatives to enhance accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in tax reporting

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

ASC 740GILTISubpart FForeign tax creditsTransfer pricingCorporate income taxationCPAAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProject managementProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree and 12+ years of global corporate tax experience (in public accounting or industry) OR

Masters in Taxation, MBA or related degree and 10+ years of global corporate tax experience (in public accounting or industry)

CPA required

Deep technical expertise in ASC 740, GILTI, Subpart F, and FTCs

Strong understanding of transfer pricing and IP-related structuring in the life-sciences sector

Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization

Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively

Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact

Able to assume responsibility, follow-through, meet commitments and use good judgment

Willingness to be part of a team & cooperate in accomplishing departmental goals and objectives

Ability to independently complete multiple time-sensitive tasks

Ability to source vendors, communicate requirements to them, and manage their performance

Strong organization, planning, project and budget management skills

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and business process orientation

Demonstrated ability to develop effective/collaborative working relationships with commercial and cross functional leadership. Ability to understand business requirements, propose solutions, gain alignment, and execute

Ability to coordinate and influence the efforts of cross functional teams

Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent and, occasionally, competing initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Strong understanding of federal, international, and multi-state corporate income taxation

Strong technical knowledge of complex tax issues

Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and management skills

Problem solving skills evidenced by demonstrated results in past positions

General knowledge of GAAP/SOX and an understanding of internal accounting controls

Forward-looking business acumen, with strategic understanding of pharmaceutical sales, marketing, market access, and medical affairs