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Associate Director, Transfer Pricing & Tax Operations (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)

Merck
September 03, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Associate Director of Transfer Pricing, supporting global transfer pricing policies, documentation, and defense within a biopharma context. Responsibilities: analyze complex financial, operational, and legal data; develop models to evaluate intercompany transactions across manufacturing, R&D, distribution, and licensing; support policy implementation, monitor transfer pricing results, and assist with audit defense and documentation. Collaborates with Tax, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure compliance and optimize practices. Requirements: Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, tax, or related field; 7+ years of experience in transfer pricing, international tax, or related areas; strong financial analysis, modeling, and data management skills; working knowledge of U.S. transfer pricing rules under Section 482 and international tax principles. Preferred: advanced credentials (CPA, MBA, JD), experience in pharma or healthcare sectors, familiarity with SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, and automation tools. High-value: focus on cross-border intercompany transactions, manufacturing, licensing, royalties, and compliance documentation; hybrid work setup with no travel required.