Director International Tax (m/f/d)

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.

With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.

Together, we are a global Company which is open to people of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work.

Responsibilities

As our Director International Tax you are the primary contact for all global tax matters and reporting directly to the Vice President Finance. Your key responsibilities are:

• Provide strategic tax leadership and expertise in support of M&A activities, ensuring tax efficiency and compliance throughout the transaction process
• Manage tax audits, disputes, and coordinate with external advisors
• Review international tax returns and ensure compliance
• Provide guidance on tax implications of global business operations
• Monitor changes in international tax legislation and assess impact on the company
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams on tax-related matters
• Maintain tax documentation and mitigate tax risks
• Train and support our internal teams on global tax matters
• Research and monitor international tax laws and changes
• Identify strategic tax-saving opportunities to enhance overall financial performance

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years experience in international tax strategy
• Master’s degree in Tax Management, Accounting or International Law (CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred)
• Experience with transfer pricing, tax provision calculations as well as with tax compliance
• Knowledge of M&A tax implications and ability to provide strategic tax advice to senior management
• Experience with tax audits and disputes in a multinational environment (Pharma/Life Sciences Sector preferred)
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Fluency in English is a must, multiple other languages are a plus

Benefits

• Open, appreciative company culture with innovative spirit and attractive assignments
• International surrounding with flat hierarchies
• Good team spirit in a strong and highly motivated team
• Wide range of benefits like flexitime, compensation days, performance-related bonus, lunch vouchers, child care center (“Kindergarten”), company events, myClubs, full access to LinkedIn Learning, ...

The base salary for this position starts at € 110.000 gross per year based on full-time employment.