Senior Tax Manager – Direct Tax, Europe

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead direct tax compliance and reporting for a portfolio of European countries, including Switzerland, France, Italy and Greece. The role is hands‑on, supporting an international life‑sciences organisation on tax audits, legislation changes and transfer‑pricing matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage corporate income tax compliance and reporting across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Lead and coordinate tax audits, serving as the primary contact for tax authorities.
• Provide practical tax advice to finance and business teams on transactions and operations.
• Coordinate activities with the shared service centre and external service providers.
• Monitor tax legislation developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Support transfer‑pricing initiatives in collaboration with global teams.
• Review contracts and business initiatives from a direct‑tax perspective.

Required profile

• Strong experience in direct tax, especially corporate income tax and tax reporting.
• Proven track record in tax compliance and audit defence within a multi‑country environment.
• Background in a Big 4 firm or in‑house tax function of a multinational company.
• Solid understanding of European tax frameworks, including Switzerland.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills