Associate Director Transfer Pricing

About the role

Following the carve-out of the Capsules and Health Ingredients business, Lonza is building its standalone tax function. The Associate Director Transfer Pricing plays a key role 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. The position is based in Bornem.

Key responsibilities

• 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 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.

Required profile

• 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.
• Analytical, structured and risk-aware mindset, with the ability to process complex data.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a global organisation.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and common TP methods.
• Transfer pricing documentation and benchmark studies.

What we offer

• An agile career and dynamic working culture, in an inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognise high performance.
• A variety of benefits depending on role and location.

No visa sponsorship is available for this role.