Associate Director Transfer Pricing

Associate Director Transfer Pricing

Location: Bornem

The Associate Director Transfer Pricing plays a key role in the build‑up of the standalone tax function following the carve‑out of the Capsules and Health Ingredients business, supporting the transition from the former group setting to an independent operating model. The role will be instrumental in designing, establishing, and embedding transfer pricing policies, processes, and governance fit for a standalone organisation, while supporting business operations, restructuring projects, and regulatory developments.

What you will get: 

• An agile career and dynamic working culture 

• An inclusive and ethical workplace 

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance 

• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location 

• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits. 

The full-time annual base pay for this position in Belgium is expected to range between 93.750,- EUR and 131.250,- EUR. Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role‑related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

What you will do: 

• Define, establish, and govern global transfer pricing policies for goods, services, intangibles, and financial transactions, as part of the post‑carve‑out build‑up of the CHI standalone tax function.

•  Ensure consistent and compliant operational transfer pricing execution, including pricing mechanics, cost bases, mark‑ups, and year‑end true‑ups, in close collaboration with Finance and Controlling.

• Oversee transfer pricing documentation (Master File, Local Files, benchmark studies) and manage external advisors to ensure audit‑defensible compliance across jurisdictions.

• Act as the primary transfer pricing contact for tax audits and inquiries, coordinating responses with local tax teams, Legal, and external advisors.

• Provide transfer pricing support for restructurings, supply‑chain changes, operating model developments, M&A, carve‑outs, and post‑deal integration, including TSA and transition pricing models.

• Act as a key business partner to Tax, Finance, Legal, and the wider organisation, translating complex transfer pricing topics into clear, practical guidance and supporting internal knowledge build‑up.

What we are looking for: 

• University degree (Master), preferably in Tax, Finance, Economics, or (Tax) Law.

• 7+ years of specialist experience in Transfer Pricing at a "Highly Experienced" level.

• Experience within a Big 4 environment is considered a strong plus.

• Business Fluent English language skills.

• Strong knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and common TP methods.

• Analytical, structured, and risk-aware mindset, with the ability to process complex data.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for the business.

• Ability to operate independently within a global organization.

• There is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.