Executive Director, Tax

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in San Diego seeks a Lead, Global Tax to oversee corporate income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and planning across markets. You will shape tax strategy and work with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to optimize global tax outcomes.

The role requires deep knowledge of U.S. federal/state tax, international tax, and R&D incentives, plus leadership of a high-performing tax team and strong compliance discipline including ASC 740-10.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in corporate tax with at least 10 years in senior leadership.
• CPA or Master's in Tax.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, international, and multi-state tax laws.
• Experience with tax software, ERP systems, and SOX/GxP controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax strategies to reduce effective tax rates.
• Manage tax compliance and reporting (including ASC 740-10).
• Direct transfer pricing policies.
• Support international expansion.
• Maximize R&D tax credits.
• Oversee audits and indirect tax obligations.
• Lead a high-performing team, collaborate with finance, legal, and external advisors, and ensure compliance with global tax regulations.

Skills

Tax strategy

Team leadership

Transfer pricing

Cross-functional collaboration

R&D incentives

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA or Master's in Tax

Tools

Tax software

ERP systems

GxP controls

Job description

Role: Lead global tax function for biopharma company, overseeing corporate income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and tax planning across markets.

Responsibilities

• develop tax strategies to reduce effective tax rates
• manage tax compliance and reporting (including ASC 740-10)
• direct transfer pricing policies
• support international expansion
• maximize R&D tax credits
• oversee audits and indirect tax obligations
• Lead a high-performing team, collaborate with finance, legal, and external advisors, and ensure compliance with global tax regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance
• CPA or Master's in Tax
• 15+ years in corporate tax with at least 10 years in senior leadership
• extensive knowledge of federal, international, and multi-state tax laws
• proficiency in tax software, ERP systems, and GxP controls

High-value

• senior leadership in tax for a biopharma with a focus on R&D incentives, international tax planning, and compliance
• experience supporting global operations, legal entity structuring, and SOX documentation

Work setup

• flexible with travel up to 25%