Associate Director Transfer Pricing

Lonza Group Ltd.; Bornem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits vary by role and location

Global benefits information online

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an Associate Director Transfer Pricing in Bornem to lead the build-up of a standalone tax function after the CHI carve-out. You will design, establish, and embed TP policies, processes, and governance, while supporting restructurings, regulatory developments, and business operations.

You will govern global TP policies, ensure compliant execution, oversee Master/File documentation, and coordinate tax audits and inquiries across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Economics, or Tax Law.
• 7+ years of Transfer Pricing experience at a Highly Experienced level.
• Big 4 experience is a strong plus.
• Business fluent English.
• Strong knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and TP methods.

Responsibilities

• Define, establish, and govern global transfer pricing policies for goods, services, intangibles, and financial transactions.
• Ensure compliant operational transfer pricing execution, including pricing mechanics, cost bases, mark-ups, and year-end true-ups across jurisdictions.
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation (Master File, Local Files, benchmark studies) and manage external advisors.
• Act as the primary transfer pricing contact for tax audits and inquiries, coordinating with local tax teams, Legal, and external advisors.
• Provide transfer pricing support for restructurings, M&A, carve-outs, TSA, and transition pricing models.
• Translate complex transfer pricing topics into clear, practical guidance and partner with Tax, Finance, Legal across the organization.

Skills

Transfer Pricing

OECD TP Guidelines

Stakeholder Management

English Proficiency

Analytical Thinking

Education

Master's degree

Finance/Economics/Tax Law background

Job description

Associate Director Transfer Pricing Location: Bornem

The Associate Director Transfer Pricing plays a key role in the build‑up of the standalone tax function following the carve‑out of the Capsules and Health Ingredients business, supporting the transition from the former group setting to an independent operating model. The role will be instrumental in designing, establishing, and embedding transfer pricing policies, processes, and governance fit for a standalone organisation, while supporting business operations, restructuring projects, and regulatory developments.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture


• An inclusive and ethical workplace


• Compensation programs that recognize high performance


• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location


• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Define, establish, and govern global transfer pricing policies for goods, services, intangibles, and financial transactions, as part of the post‑carve‑out build‑up of the CHI standalone tax function.


• Ensure consistent and compliant operational transfer pricing execution, including pricing mechanics, cost bases, mark‑ups, and year‑end true‑ups, in close collaboration with Finance and Controlling.


• Oversee transfer pricing documentation (Master File, Local Files, benchmark studies) and manage external advisors to ensure audit‑defensible compliance across jurisdictions.


• Act as the primary transfer pricing contact for tax audits and inquiries, coordinating responses with local tax teams, Legal, and external advisors.


• Provide transfer pricing support for restructurings, supply‑chain changes, operating model developments, M\u0026A, carve‑outs, and post‑deal integration, including TSA and transition pricing models.


• Act as a key business partner to Tax, Finance, Legal, and the wider organisation, translating complex transfer pricing topics into clear, practical guidance and supporting internal knowledge build‑up.

What we are looking for:

• University degree (Master), preferably in Tax, Finance, Economics, or (Tax) Law.


• 7+ years of specialist experience in Transfer Pricing at a \"Highly Experienced\" level.


• Experience within a Big 4 environment is considered a strong plus.


• Business Fluent English language skills.


• Strong knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and common TP methods.


• Analytical, structured, and risk‑aware mindset, with the ability to process complex data.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for the business.


• Ability to operate independently within a global organization.


• There is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility.

How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves.

At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.