Director, International In-Direct Taxes

Job Description

About this role:

The Director in-Direct Tax is responsible for overseeing the Registration and Compliance for a number of International Legal Entities (including the Swiss Principal), for activities such as Contract Manufacturing, Distribution and Logistics, and Commercial activities. A number of US Entities that are performing operational activities in international locations, that attract VAT compliance are also in scope. This role is responsible for the growth and development of the In-Direct Tax Center of Excellence based in our Warsaw GBS Operations

What you will do:

• Manage and advise the business on Indirect Tax matters daily.
• Participate in global tax projects and provide valuable tax support to mitigate EMEA Indirect Tax risk including reviewing of tax BSR’s and sign off on User Acceptance Testing
• Assist with the tax analysis of new business operations (Global customers and/or Supply chain support)
• Review (global) agreements on tax clauses
• Assist the EMEA Indirect tax team with change request of new indirect tax law (i.e. SAF-T, VAT rate changes, system changes etc.)
• Interact closely with various teams within the Company.
• Managing, developing and coaching the Indirect Tax Team in the Warsaw Center of Excellence 
• Full responsibility for Oracle EB tax module maintenance 
• Review of VAT filings for accuracy and sign off
• Onboarding of new affiliates and all tax-related activitie

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Academic degree or Bachelors Degree in fiscal law or fiscal economics
• Minimum 10 years of relevant indirect tax advisory experience in house and/ or tax advisory practice.
• Industry experience is considered as a benefit.
• Excellent understanding of the key indirect tax concepts/ indirect tax laws across EMEA.
• Good working knowledge of the indirect tax consequences and international trade (flow of goods). 
• Good working knowledge/experience of financial and accounting processes/ procedures as well as Oracle EB tax, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Experience with Indirect Tax systems of other jurisdictions in EMEA
• Ensure effective and timely turnaround to the tax and regulatory authorities on the ongoing tax issues in coordination with various internal teams. 
• Used to working under tight deadlines with strong independence. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to interact with finance staff and senior management.
• Strong team player
• Fluent in English (verbal, written)

Additional Information

At our newly built, centrally located Warsaw office, our team supports a global organization with dedication and innovation. In this office, where 31 nationalities form our community, we celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace has earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate for three consecutive years and Best Places to Work Awards in both Poland and Europe.

What drives us every day is our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare neurological diseases. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, join our team.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to our dynamic and collaborative environment, where together, we make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts