Executive Director, Tax
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
September 17, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Lead global tax function for a biopharma company with a focus on optimizing tax strategies, ensuring compliance, and supporting international growth. Responsibilities: develop and execute corporate and international tax planning, oversee tax accounting and reporting (ASC 740-10, FIN 48), manage global transfer pricing, R&D tax credits, and indirect taxes; support business expansion, legal entity structuring, and tax audits; lead a high-performing tax team and collaborate with external advisors. Requirements: Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; CPA or Masterβs in Taxation; 15+ years in corporate tax with 10+ years in senior leadership; deep expertise in U.S., international, and multi-state tax laws; proficiency in tax software, ERP, and GxP controls; strong leadership and negotiation skills. HighValue: biopharma (specific focus on corporate tax, transfer pricing, R&D incentives); global scope, including U.S. and international markets; leadership role overseeing tax strategy, compliance, and planning; supporting business growth and international expansion.