Associate Director, Regional Tax Americas

Associate Director, Regional Tax Americas

Location: The ideal candidate will be located in or willing to relocate to Morristown, NJ, Greenwood, SC, or Tampa, FL. Regular onsite presence at one of these locations is required for this position.

What You Will Get:

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $160,200 to $186,900. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What You Will Do:

We're building a brand-new standalone tax function following a carve-out and are seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director, Regional Tax Americas to lead tax operations and provide expert guidance across the Americas region. This role is responsible for overseeing direct and indirect tax matters, ensuring compliance with regional and global requirements, and supporting business objectives through effective tax planning and risk management. The ideal candidate will act as a key business partner to regional leadership while driving consistency, governance, and operational excellence across tax processes.

• Lead and oversee all direct and indirect tax matters across the Americas region, ensuring alignment with Group Tax Strategy
• Act as a strategic tax business partner to regional and country leadership, providing practical and value-driven guidance to support decision-making
• Own and manage regional tax risk assessments, including identification, mitigation, and escalation of key risks
• Oversee tax compliance activities across regional entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to local regulations and Group standards
• Establish and maintain strong tax governance frameworks, internal controls, and audit readiness across the region
• Support and lead engagements with tax authorities, including audits, inquiries, and dispute resolution, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Identify and implement tax optimization opportunities, including credits, incentives, and efficiency improvements, while maintaining proper documentation
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and provide updates to ensure ongoing compliance and alignment with global tax policies

What We Are Looking For:

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, preferably within a multinational organization or in-house environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax regulations, with experience in tax compliance, reporting, and accounting
• Proven ability to manage tax risk, governance frameworks, and compliance processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience working with ERP and financial systems, with strong understanding of data and reporting requirements
• Ability to operate independently in a global, matrixed organization while effectively managing multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and risk-aware mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear business guidance
• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Tax, or a related field (CPA or equivalent certification preferred)

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.