European Indirect Tax Manager

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

If you are a current Jazz employee, please apply through the Internal Career site.

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About Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company driven by a clear purpose: to innovate in ways that transform the lives of patients and their families.

We focus on developing life-changing medicines for people living with serious diseases, particularly in areas where therapeutic options are limited or unavailable. Our portfolio includes leading treatments in sleep disorders and epilepsy, alongside a growing range of oncology therapies.

With a patient-first mindset and a science-led approach, Jazz continues to advance a strong pipeline of innovative medicines across oncology and neuroscience. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, we operate globally through research and development labs, manufacturing facilities, and teams located across multiple countries.

Learn more at www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com.

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The Opportunity

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced and motivated European Indirect Tax Manager to join our Tax Department.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Tax, this role will take ownership of the company’s indirect tax compliance and reporting activities across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring compliance with local VAT/GST regulations, strengthening internal processes, and supporting the business through expert tax guidance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented tax professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a passion for process improvement, risk management, and operational excellence.

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Key Responsibilities

As European Indirect Tax Manager, you will be responsible for a broad range of indirect tax activities, including:

• Managing indirect tax compliance and reporting

• Oversee VAT/GST compliance obligations across relevant jurisdictions

• Ensure submissions are accurate, timely, and aligned with local regulations and internal policies

• Supporting tax audits

• Coordinate and assist with indirect tax audits

• Help drive timely resolution of audit matters

• Contribute to improving audit readiness and procedures

• Monitoring regulatory developments

• Track international legislative and regulatory changes

• Assess the potential impact of VAT and indirect tax developments on the business

• Driving process and systems improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, controls, and accuracy

• Support technology-enabled solutions and process improvement initiatives

• Advising on commercial agreements

• Review customer and supplier contracts from an indirect tax perspective

• Provide practical guidance to stakeholders on VAT implications

• Supporting and mentoring team members

• Guide junior colleagues within the tax function

• Promote best practices and continuous learning across the team

• Delivering tax training and updates

• Support internal training sessions on VAT developments, risks, and business impacts

• Implementing compliance-related changes

• Assist with system and process updates required to meet evolving tax obligations

• Collaborating cross-functionally

• Partner with internal business teams to identify tax impacts arising from operational activities

• Communicate tax considerations clearly to non-tax stakeholders

• Contributing to M&A activity

• Support mergers and acquisitions, including post-acquisition tax integration work

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What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a candidate with a strong blend of technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced international environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Strong technical understanding of VAT principles and indirect tax compliance

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently

• A detail-oriented, proactive approach with strong ownership and accountability

• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills

• Ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly and effectively to a broad range of business stakeholders

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Experience with SAP and PwC’s ITX Edge is desirable

• Previous experience in VAT or indirect tax, ideally within:

• A multinational organisation, or

• A tax advisory/accounting firm

• People management or mentoring experience would be advantageous

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline — required

• A professional qualification such as ACCA, CTA, or equivalent — preferred

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Why Join Jazz Pharmaceuticals?

At Jazz, you’ll be part of a company that is making a meaningful difference to patients around the world. You’ll work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a global organisation while helping shape and strengthen indirect tax operations in a dynamic and evolving business.

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Benefits

The successful candidate will be eligible for a competitive range of benefits, which may include:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• Flexible paid vacation

To learn more about Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ benefits, visit: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer