Indirect Tax, Senior Manager, VAT - EMEA, APAC
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need.
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Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.
The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.
Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviours, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.
Location and Working Environment
This is a permanent role based in our Global Capability Centre in Warsaw, Poland and hybrid working with the expectation for some office presence. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office
At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Purpose & Scope
- You are to join our global tax team. This is a unique opportunity to combine international indirect tax leadership with global tax technology transformation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our tax function.
- This critical role bridges global tax strategy with regional execution, serving as a primary business partner for the APAC region, while also supporting EMEA and the Americas. The successful candidate will operate a dual mandate: ensuring strong regional governance and business partnering excellence, while also driving global tax technology, digitalisation, and process innovation.
- You will contribute directly to the modernization of Astellas’ tax function—leading digital initiatives such as e-invoicing and real-time reporting, improving data quality, and supporting the design of scalable, global tax processes.
Role and Responsibilities
Business Partnering, Policies & Governance
- Lead complex indirect tax advisory and strategic planning initiatives, primarily supporting APAC and contributing to EMEA and Americas as needed
- Act as a trusted business partner, translating tax requirements into practical, value-added business solutions
- Manage and oversee tax authority audits and controversy matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Review complex indirect tax returns and provide guidance to regional and local finance teams
- Support compliance activities by advising affiliates on indirect tax queries and regulatory requirements
- Provide flexible, cross-regional support on indirect tax matters in collaboration with the global tax team
Global Tax Technology & Process Advancement
- Lead the implementation of digital tax obligations (e.g., e-invoicing, real-time reporting), including vendor management, solution design, and UAT coordination
- Drive data quality initiatives and perform root-cause analysis on tax data discrepancies, enhancing ERP controls (e.g., SAP S/4HANA)
- Support the design and deployment of automated workflows and reconciliation processes
- Maintain and optimize tax engine configurations (e.g., Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE) and drive global standardization of tax determination processes
Required Qualifications
- Solid progressive experience in indirect tax (VAT/GST/Sales Tax), ideally within a Big 4 firm or multinational corporation
- Strong experience managing indirect tax matters across EMEA; exposure to APAC and/or Americas required is a plus
- Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly tax transformation or process improvement initiatives
- Solid understanding of ERP systems (SAP / S/4HANA preferred) and upstream data impact on tax outcomes
- Exposure to tax engines (e.g., Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE)
- Interest in or experience with automation, digital tax tools, and data analytics
- Growth mindset with the agility to adopt new technologies, partner effectively with stakeholders, and translate global strategy into successful regional execution
- Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a globally matrixed organisation
- Hands-on involvement in digital tax initiatives such as e-invoicing or real-time reporting implementations
- Familiarity with workflow automation tools and data transformation processes
- Experience in driving standardization across multiple jurisdictions
- Japanese language skills are an advantage due to global stakeholder exposure
What awaits you at Astellas?
- Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
- Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
- Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
- A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
- Impact
- Innovation
- Integrity
- One Astellas
- Accountability
- Courage
- Sense of Urgency
- Outcome Focus
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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