Director of Tax

MDWerks Inc.

Director of Tax responsible for developing global tax strategy and compliance at Mineralys Therapeutics. Leading tax operations during the transition to a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate tax functions, including compliance, planning, and risk management, with a strong focus on U.S. corporate taxation and ASC 740. Proven ability to develop tax strategies that support commercial initiatives and navigate complex tax legislation.

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Corporate Tax ComplianceTransfer Pricing StrategyTax Accounting Under ASC 740Public Company Tax ExperienceERP Systems (NetSuite)

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Hard Skills

Income Tax ComplianceTax PlanningTax Risk ManagementIndirect TaxValuation AllowancesEffective Tax Rate AnalysisFinancial Statement DisclosuresR&D Tax CreditsSOX ControlsU.S. Corporate Taxation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrategic MindsetHigh Integrity

Tools & Technologies

Tax TechnologyERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMaster's Degree in Taxation (MST)JD/LLM (Tax)

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalLife SciencesBig Four Accounting ExperienceCommercial Product Launch

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of the Company's worldwide tax function, including income tax compliance, tax accounting, indirect taxes, transfer pricing, tax planning, and tax risk management.
Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, effective tax rate analysis, and financial statement disclosures.
Manage federal, state, local, and international tax compliance through external advisors while maintaining ownership of all tax filings and deadlines.
Develop the Company's commercial tax strategy supporting product launch, including indirect tax, state and local tax, inventory-related tax matters, distribution structures, and commercial contracting.
Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Supply Chain, Legal, Treasury, and Accounting regarding tax implications of pricing, rebates, chargebacks, royalties, distribution arrangements, licensing agreements, and other commercial transactions.
Lead transfer pricing strategy, documentation, and compliance supporting existing and future international operations.
Oversee R&D tax credits, orphan drug incentives, and other available tax incentives.
Support financing transactions, collaborations, licensing, business development, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic initiatives.
Serve as the primary contact for tax audits and partner with external auditors on tax accounting matters.
Develop scalable tax policies, SOX controls, documentation, and automation supporting a growing public company.
Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise executive management regarding business impacts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation required.
CPA required.
Master's degree in Taxation (MST), JD/LLM (Tax) preferred.
10–15 years of progressive corporate tax experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
Public company biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences experience strongly preferred.
Big Four or large public accounting firm tax experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting transfer pricing, licensing transactions, financing activities, and international operations.
Deep technical knowledge of U.S. corporate taxation and ASC 740.
Experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
Experience supporting commercial product launches and related tax considerations.
Strong understanding of transfer pricing, state and local tax, indirect tax, and international tax concepts.
Strong knowledge of SOX and internal controls over tax processes.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.
Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on execution.
High integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.
Experience with ERP systems (ideally NetSuite) and tax technology.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
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Time off
401K