Director, Global Tax Policy & Advocacy

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, DC

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About The Position

Typical Accountabilities: 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 Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports): Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - Manager of a team What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?): Own country Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Essential: 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 Desirable: Specialist financial qualification to support general financial qualifications Key Relationship to reach solutions: Internal (to AZ or team): Finance Directors; Senior Finance Management Team; SET area VPs, ISMO CFO’s; Finance Business Partners; Cross Functional Management Teams External (to AZ): Government Departments / Agencies; External Auditors; Legal Advisors / Regulators; Banks; External Advisors with defined accountabilities Compensation Pay Range: 181,576.00 - 272,364.00 USD Annual The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 05-Jan-2026 Closing Date 29-Jan-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Specialist financial qualification to support general financial qualifications

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

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees