General Description:The Senior Director, Global Tax Planning will advance the company's global tax strategy in support of its mission to discover and develop innovative oncology treatments. This role leads complex cross-border planning initiatives and develops tax-efficient structures for intellectual property, R&D operations, clinical trial activities, global supply chain, and commercialization. The Senior Director ensures alignment with business strategy while maintaining compliance with rapidly evolving global tax regulations including OECD Pillar Two and upholding strong governance across intellectual property, transfer pricing, and global incentive regimes.
Essential Functions of the Job: Global Tax Strategy & Planning- Develop and implement the company's global tax planning roadmap to optimize the effective tax rate, cash tax position, and capital allocation.
- Design international tax structures supporting global R&D activities, oncology clinical trials, manufacturing networks (including CDMOs), and worldwide commercialization.
- Evaluate tax impacts of global expansion, new market entry, commercial launches, and evolving regulatory guidance.
- Lead strategic IP 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 and ensure alignment with the company's operating model across discovery, clinical development, manufacturing, and commercialization.
- Establish and manage intercompany agreements, TP 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 robust 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.
- Distill complex tax topics into clear insights for 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 to embed tax considerations into business decisions.
Qualifications- 10+ years of international tax planning experience with multinational, IP-centric organizations; life sciences or oncology sector strongly preferred.
- Deep expertise in U.S. international tax rules, OECD frameworks, Pillar Two, BEPS, and global transfer pricing.
- Demonstrated 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 Required: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related discipline. MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
- CPA required
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: Travel: 20%
Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
Salary Range: $209,300.00 - $279,300.00 annually
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
