The Role:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.
Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.
Moderna is seeking a Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing to join our Tax team in Warsaw, Poland. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be a key player within a high-growth organization that is reshaping the biotech industry.
Reporting to the Director of Tax Planning and Transfer Pricing, you will oversee the management of global transfer pricing planning, implementation, compliance, and controversy across all Moderna companies.
Operating in a fast-paced, multinational environment, you will work closely with business partners across Supply Chain, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, R&D, Commercial, and HR to ensure that Moderna’s tax strategy aligns with our rapid global expansion. You will also collaborate with external advisors, applying a digital-first approach to tax and transfer pricing operations.
The Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing will play a key role in international tax planning projects, contributing to Moderna’s commitment to innovation and strategic excellence in global taxation.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
Your key responsibilities will be:
Oversee the review and preparation of transfer pricing documentation and planning studies, ensuring regulatory alignment and risk mitigation.
Manage global transfer pricing operations, including entity function monitoring, arms-length pricing implementation, intercompany agreements, netting, and cash settlements.
Conduct detailed evaluations of intercompany transfers related to tangible goods, intangible assets/intellectual property, services, and loans.
Develop financial models to assess and price intercompany transactions.
Support transfer pricing audits and regulatory inquiries, ensuring proactive risk assessment and compliance.
Partner with senior leadership to present economic, financial, and accounting analyses, supporting strategic decision-making.
Enhance reporting capabilities to evaluate risk exposure and capitalize on business opportunities.
Ensure timely and accurate calculation, booking, and journal entry preparation for monthly and quarterly intercompany transactions.
Cultivate best-practice internal controls and documentation standards to ensure compliance.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Supporting local country transfer pricing requirements in alignment with Moderna’s global expansion.
Leveraging digital tools to streamline transfer pricing operations, enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Ensuring Moderna’s tax strategy evolves in response to changing global regulations and business needs.
Contributing to cross-functional collaboration, providing strategic tax insights to internal stakeholders.
Engaging in continuous learning and professional development to remain at the forefront of transfer pricing best practices.
The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:
We behave like owners – You will take full responsibility for Moderna’s transfer pricing framework, ensuring compliance and efficiency while driving innovative solutions in a complex tax environment.
We digitize everywhere possible – In this role, you will apply a digital-first approach to tax and transfer pricing operations, using automation and technology to enhance reporting and decision-making processes.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following (Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Taxation, or a related field) required; JD or LL.M. in Taxation preferred
8+ years of experience in a transfer pricing role at Big 4 public accounting firm or corporate multi-national company, preferably in biopharma or life sciences industries
Strong knowledge of technology solutions that drive efficient transfer pricing compliance
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):
Motivation and initiative to take ownership of projects from discovery to final resolution, set aggressive business goals, drive results, and meet tight deadlines
Ability to operate in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
Excellent prioritization skills enabling the ability to drive multiple activities simultaneously
Effective communication skills, including an ability to both listen and articulate complex concepts to different audiences, resulting in action-oriented outcomes
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills for multi-tasking
Analytical and effective problem solver with strong quantitative abilities
Strong technology skills are a must
High ethical standards, integrity and strength of character in his/her personal and professional dealings and a willingness to act on and be accountable for his/her decisions
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
- Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
- Family planning and adoption benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments
- Location-specific perks and extras!
The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [email protected].
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