Senior Director, International Tax (EMEA, LATAM and APAC)

BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

The tax landscape at BeiGene is evolving requiring a strong tax leader with a global mindset to work closely and effectively with BeiGene’s leadership, Global Finance, regional and local tax authorities and other key stakeholders in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific including China.  The incumbent will be adept in transfer pricing, BEPS, Treaties/PE, and sensitivity to non-income taxes.  Leading a team of tax experts in the regions listed above, the incumbent is responsible for leading global projects and initiatives and ensuring the proper GAAP accounting and accurate tax reporting of such commercial structures.  The incumbent will be based in Basel, Switzerland and report to the VP, Global Tax.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Develop and implement international tax strategies to optimize global tax positions and manage tax risks.
• Ensure compliance with international tax regulations, including the preparation and review of international tax returns and OECD promulgations.
• Provide a deep expertise in all international aspects including Pillar 2 (BEPS), foreign tax credit calculations, tax basis in foreign subsidiaries, Subpart F income, FDII, GILTI, etc.
• Oversee transfer pricing policies and documentation to comply with local and international standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and business units, to provide tax guidance and support business decisions.
• Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities to address tax issues and maintain strong relationships.
• Monitor and interpret changes in international tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate the timely and successful completion of tax audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Perform technical research and draft tax memorandums to summarize complex international tax issues.
• Be a champion for a strong control environment, including adherence to all applicable SOX requirements.
• Assist with special projects, such as M&A, as needed. This includes working with outside tax advisors to analyze non-US transactions, model tax costs, estimate the impact on attributes, perform due diligence, and assist with carveout financial statements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• Manage a team of tax experts in Europe, LATAM and APAC, including China.

Education Required:

University degree in accounting or tax.

Qualification in accounting or tax.

Travel:  15% travel may be required as needed

BeiGene Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, 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

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.