Executive Director of Tax

Mavericks Wanted When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible. Together we define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work. What You'll Do The Executive Director of Tax will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and will lead BridgeBio’s global tax strategy, planning, compliance, reporting, and risk management across U.S. and international operations. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of income tax accounting (ASC 740 and applicable local GAAP), tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax planning, while supporting the Company’s evolving business model across research, clinical development, commercialization, and strategic transactions. This position requires a hands-on yet strategic tax leader who partners closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Credit Compliance, and who effectively manages external advisors. As BridgeBio continues to scale globally, the Executive Director of Tax will play a critical role in building the in-house tax function, oversight for outsourced tax process, build scalable tax processes and capabilities that support growth, manage risk, and enable innovation. Responsibilities Tax Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute BridgeBio’s global tax strategy, including income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing Identify tax planning opportunities to optimize effective tax rate and cash flows Advise executive leadership on tax implications of business initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and international expansion Tax Compliance & Reporting: Oversee worldwide income tax compliance, including U.S. federal, state, and local filings; international income tax filings; and indirect taxes (e.g., property taxes, gross receipts, sales and use taxes, GST/HST, and VAT) Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions Manage relationships with external tax advisors and consultants Review and manage quarterly and annual income tax provisions prepared under ASC 740 and applicable local requirements, including effective tax rate analysis and tax disclosures for SEC and local statutory filings Review income tax provision workpapers prepared by external advisors Oversee income tax return preparation, including PBC requests and filings, in coordination with external advisors Prepare BridgeBio for Pillar Two readiness Tax Risk Management & Audits: Manage transfer pricing strategy, documentation, and intercompany arrangements Lead tax audits, examinations, and inquiries; serve as the primary point of contact with taxing authorities Assess and mitigate tax risks by developing and maintaining strong internal controls and processes in compliance with SOX and company policies Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the Company, including U.S. and international tax law changes (e.g., OECD Pillar Two, TCJA provisions, and other global tax reforms) Tax Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership: Build and scale the tax function, including internal resources and external support, as the Company