Head of International Tax & Projects

Are you passionate about working with international tax in an international environment? Do you want to use your experiences in a growing company, where you get the opportunity to impact decisions and how tax should be managed?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as Head of International Tax and Projects.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs. 

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking a Head of International Tax & Projects to join our growing organization. You will play a crucial role in ensuring tax support to our commercial in-house business partners, supporting global launch efforts and involvement in various business development projects where tax support is required and to global tax risk management. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

Who will you be working with?

You will join our Finance organization and be part of Group Tax. We work closely with our colleagues across finance functions in both the US and Europe, cultivating a welcoming environment where collaboration is key. We believe that fostering a friendly atmosphere, with room for informal exchanges and spontaneous coffee chats, is just as essential as maintaining a professional focus and delivering results. After all, a quick chat over coffee can be just as impactful as a well-run meeting.

If you describe yourself as a proactive person who values collaboration, is natural curious and eager to contribute, it might be you we are hoping to get onboard. We hope you can structure, prioritize, and get the job done in close collaboration with your team in Group Tax.

You will be based in Hellerup, and report directly to the VP & Head of Tax who is also in Hellerup.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Act as tax business partner for key stakeholders to ensure efficient tax management and planning related to partner alliances, international markets and other dedicated business units.
• Take lead in global launch preparedness and execution of launch – for select jurisdictions - including ensuring tax due diligence is conducted and processes put in place.  
• Provide tax-advice and support to business development activities and other projects.
• Support in implementation of Pillar II and CBC reporting.
• Support in maintaining awareness of and duly implementation of Tax Control Framework and tax-relevant policies.
• Manage corporate tax audits globally.

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree – probably a Master of Accounting, a Law Degree or Finance/Law (Cand.Merc.Jur) and have 8+ years of experience with international tax and preferably experience from an in-house function.

Key competencies:

The position calls for a blend of analytical rigor and interpersonal skills, as you'll be guiding stakeholders, working cross-functionally, and representing the company during audits.

You are analytical with an eye for details, while also being able to think holistically and strategically. You have experience working with and maneuvering between several countries’ tax laws and working in a dynamic environment where things change rapidly and re-prioritization is needed to reach the targeted goals.

Travel: est. 10-15 days per year.

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup 

Apply now.

We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.   

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially. Please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated. 

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Joan G. Jessen, VP & Head of Tax at [email protected] or visit our website www.ascendispharma.com