Apply on Employer Site

AstraZeneca · 1 day ago

Director, Global Tax Policy & Advocacy

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$182K/yr - $272K/yr

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Director for Global Tax Policy & Advocacy. This role involves contributing to the Global Finance function and supporting senior management in strategic finance initiatives while managing key external stakeholders and shaping policy through effective advocacy.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Contribute to the Global Finance function

Help execute the functional strategy for the Global Finance function in line with the Group Strategy

Support senior director in working towards short and long term goals that enable delivery of the overall Finance function strategy and which offer a compelling finance service proposition

Have clear understanding of business strategy across all SET areas coupled with an ability to tailor finance solutions in ways that ensure they drive performance and deliver business value

Support business executives (SET and Board) to ensure strong strategic contribution

Help manage key external stakeholders such as banks, regulatory authorities and tax authorities

Maintain effective and supportive Business Partnering relationships across SET areas to understand business plans and implications and so manage and where appropriate mitigate business risk

Support development of appropriate processes to deal with changing market/country demands

Work with governments, regulatory authorities and lobbyists to shape policy and legislation in a way that supports the goals of the global organisation

Coach and deliver effective performance to direct and indirect reports creating a supportive working environment where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential

Instil a strong customer service and high performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement

Qualification

MBAFinance qualificationQualified finance professionalRegulatory/statutory knowledgeTeam leadership experienceProject ManagementBusiness strategy understandingStakeholder managementCustomer service focus

Required

MBA or other Finance/Business qualification

Extensive work experience in Finance Function

Qualified specialist finance professional

Significant post-qualification experience

Experience of working across a global organisation

In-depth understanding of regulatory/statutory requirements and governance principles/SOX

Experience of working with senior Management

Varied range of experiences in specialist Finance with specific expertise in related specialist area

Team leadership / management experience

Project Management

Preferred

Specialist financial qualification to support general financial qualifications

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

Glassdoor4.1

AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999