Global Tax Strategy Manager

Amgen; Dublin; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Ireland is seeking an International Tax Manager to join the global tax planning group. You will lead cross‑jurisdictional projects, model tax rate implications, and advise on corporate income tax considerations for various roles and mobility.

You will partner with local finance teams, ensure compliance with Pillar 2 and US GAAP requirements, manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities, and drive process improvements using technology.

Qualifications

• AITI/CTA qualified or equivalent preferred.
• Qualified accountant preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in Big Four or corporate in-house tax department highly desired.
• Technical knowledge around international tax issues including Pillar 2, foreign tax credits, transfer pricing, GILTI, Subpart F, BEPS and OECD developments.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and where relevant local GAAP relating to tax.
• Familiarity with tax software and tax research engines an advantage.
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated – able to work both individually and as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage workstreams in an effective and efficient manner and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technological aptitude an advantage.
• Strong desire to develop and advance one’s career within tax.
• Proven track record of successful project management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach.
• Prior pharma experience an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior management and external advisors to effectively manage the planning, analysis and implementation of international tax projects.
• Partner with local and regional finance and tax reporting to ensure compliance with Amgen's international corporate tax reporting and tax return obligations (including Pillar 2).
• Lead tax planning projects such as IP planning, intercompany debt financing, restructuring of entities, organizational structure clean-up and elimination of entities.
• Full responsibility for tax planning matters with respect to subsidiaries in a number of countries, working with internal finance teams and local external tax advisors.
• Provide advice to the business on the corporate income tax considerations relevant to the location of various roles and global mobility.
• Support the US GAAP quarterly and annual tax provision process and comply with related Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Monitor international tax changes, analyze and interpret global tax advice from external advisors, working with the business and finance teams to implement.
• Serve as the tax representative on cross-functional project teams.
• Assist with identification of tax requirements relating to SAP S4 HANA implementation
• Review jurisdictional accounting results and transfer prices to ensure results are in line with the policies and target profits of the Group
• Manage tax audits by tax authorities
• Improve processes and drive efficiencies including through the use of AI and other technology
• Other ad-hoc duties as required

Skills

Pillar 2

Transfer pricing

US GAAP knowledge

Tax planning

Communication skills

Project management

Team player

Education

AITI/CTA qualified or equivalent

Qualified accountant

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Amgen in Ireland is seeking an International Tax Manager to join the global tax planning group. You will lead cross‑jurisdictional projects, model tax rate implications, and advise on corporate income tax considerations for various roles and mobility.

You will partner with local finance teams, ensure compliance with Pillar 2 and US GAAP requirements, manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities, and drive process improvements using technology.