Senior Tax Manager

About the role

Our client, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and life‑sciences sector, is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead tax matters across a portfolio of European countries, including several Eastern European markets. This fixed‑term role (July 2026 – January 2027) offers the chance to work within a high‑visibility international tax team and address complex cross‑border tax challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders across the assigned countries.
• Assess tax implications of transactions and deliver practical, high‑quality tax advice.
• Lead and coordinate corporate income tax compliance activities throughout the region.
• Manage tax audits and ensure transparent communication with tax authorities.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate tax risks.
• Coordinate with shared‑service teams and external advisors for accurate, timely reporting.
• Monitor legislative changes and evaluate their impact on the business.
• Support transfer‑pricing compliance, documentation, and adjustments.
• Review contracts and initiatives from a tax perspective.
• Drive process improvements to simplify tax processes and increase efficiency.

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of tax experience in the pharmaceutical, life‑sciences or Big 4 environment.
• Strong understanding of corporate taxation and regulations across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Experience managing tax audits and interacting with tax authorities.
• Solid knowledge of tax accounting principles and income‑tax reporting.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent English; German is an advantage.
• Professional tax qualification (CPA or equivalent) is beneficial.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised healthcare organisation.
• Exposure to complex international tax matters and cross‑border operations.
• Collaborative, multicultural working environment.
• High visibility and interaction with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to make a tangible impact on regional tax strategy.