Tax Manager – Corporate Income Tax & Compliance

About the role

Takeda is seeking a Tax Manager to lead corporate income tax compliance and audit defence for its Eastern European operations. Based in Zurich, you will act as the primary tax liaison for finance, legal, supply chain and other business partners, ensuring transparent communication with tax authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a tax network across the countries in scope.
• Analyse tax implications of transactions and provide high‑quality support to finance, legal, business development, supply chain, HR and country managers.
• Ensure corporate income tax compliance, coordinate with Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) and local service providers, and lead tax audits.
• Identify, manage and mitigate tax risks, and monitor legislative changes affecting the business.
• Streamline indirect tax, withholding tax and other tax procedures.
• Monitor and coordinate transfer‑pricing adjustments and documentation in cooperation with the Transfer Pricing team.
• Review contracts and business initiatives from a tax perspective.

Required profile

• University degree in accounting, finance or law; master’s degree in Economics, Finance or Law, preferably with a tax specialization.
• Minimum 3 years of tax experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a Big 4 firm.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and fiscal frameworks in Eastern Europe.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting for income taxes.
• Ability to analyse complex matters, influence stakeholders and make well‑founded decisions.

Required skills

• Corporate income tax compliance
• Tax audit defence
• Transfer‑pricing documentation
• Tax legislation monitoring
• CPA or equivalent tax certification (preferred)

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (May 2026 – September 2027)
• Opportunity to work in a global life‑science company
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external advisors