The Associate Director Tax Planning role will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining tax planning opportunities across Regeneron’s business and supply chain. This is a highly collaborative role, interfacing with leaders and colleagues from all functional areas to optimize Regeneron’s tax positions, in alignment with Regeneron’s evolving business and expanding footprint. This role provides critical leadership and support across all aspects of tax planning including supply chain planning, domestic and international planning and governance, and business development and special projects.  This role works closely with internal and external subject matter experts to identify opportunities, execute strategies and document positions.

The ideal candidate will have the personal drive and enthusiasm to both understand and successfully navigate a fast-growing company in a rapidly evolving marketplace. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on and entrepreneurial style and be willing assist the team and manage projects from development through to finalization. This person is a strategic thinker who approaches challenges with a positive attitude and drives the team towards solutions.  This is a visible position with direct contact with Regeneron business leads and senior management.

This role will require 4 days per week onsite at our HQ Campus in Sleepy Hollow, NY. This is not available as a fully remote / hybrid work.

As an Associate Director, Tax Planning a typical day may include

• Identify, develop and implement tax planning opportunities in support of Regeneron’s expanding business and supply chain, including modeling financial impact, leading cross-functional assessment and execution, and identifying risk mitigation strategies.

• Lead tax aspects of supply chain planning, including optimization of clinical and commercial supply chains, external manufacturing arrangements and distribution models, in alignment with business needs and taking into account domestic and foreign income taxes and indirect taxes.

• Research, review and / or draft documentation involving complex tax issues and strategies as may be required in an expanding business, including but not limited to tax technical memoranda, operating manuals, governance policies and reports, and intercompany and third-party agreements.

• Support tax efficient international operations and expansion, including optimization of local tax planning and tax incentives, collaborating cross-functional subject matter experts to ensure that finance and business goals are met and reporting is accurate.

• Provide end-to-end tax support to Business Development on third-party deals (licenses, collaborations, acquisitions and divestitures and other agreements) including leading diligence to identify risks and opportunities, development of optimal deal structures, review and negotiation of legal documents, and implementation.

• Collaborate closely, both internally and externally, with advisors and subject matter experts to ensure tax strategies and implementation contemplate cross-functional impact and are properly documented (including transfer pricing and tax operations).

• Monitor U.S. and foreign tax proposals, including OECD BEPS/Pillar Two, working with tax subject matter experts to determine the financial and operational impacts of proposed changes on Regeneron’s tax positions.

• Establish strong relationships, demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills to build a collaborative environment, foster open communication, and educate the business on tax considerations.

• Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability for a growing team.

• Interface and interact effectively with personnel at all levels of Regeneron’s organization, including senior leadership, finance leaders, collaborators, external advisors and members of the tax department.

This role may be for you if you have:

• Mastery of US tax rules, in particular US international tax rules, mergers and acquisitions

• Exposure to international supply chain structures, global complexity and foreign tax rules including OECD BEPS and other proposals.

• Ability to research and interpret complex US and non-US tax rules.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required, with the ability to plan and execute at strategic and tactical levels.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively relate tax issues to non-tax personnel and upper management.

• Strong creative and analytical thought processes, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent prioritization and organizational skills.

• Confident and personable individual, able to work collaboratively inside and outside the tax department and build bridges at all levels of the enterprise.

• A superior work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to jump into projects and assist the team in all areas of tax as may be required at a growing company.

• Dedication to the highest work quality and job excellence.

• Proficiency with MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel.

To be considered for this role you must possess a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience in tax planning and strategy, including experience in a corporate environment in addition to law firm and/or accounting firm experience. A J.D., CPA or equivalent required, MBA, LLM or Master’s degree in finance a plus.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$157,200.00 - $256,600.00