International Tax Director

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

20d

About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking an experienced and strategic International Tax Director to lead the company’s global tax planning and compliance efforts. This role will oversee all international aspects of the company’s tax strategy ensuring compliance with complex global regulations, driving tax-efficient structuring, supporting business growth across multiple jurisdictions. Other important aspects of the role include optimizing corporate tax return positions, identifying opportunities to minimize the worldwide corporate tax rate, reducing cash taxes and supporting business operations with effective tax planning and advice. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in ASC 740, GILTI, Subpart F, and foreign tax credits with practical experience supporting multinational operations, ideally in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Familiarity with transfer pricing and intellectual-property-related tax issues is important.

Requirements

• 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.

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

Benefits

• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees