International Tax Director

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience‑focused biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life‑changing treatments for patients with under‑addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA‑approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis
* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid‑to‑late‑phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science.

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* in collaboration with Abb Vie)

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.

• 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.

• 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 JD 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,…