General Manager - International Tax - Pharma - CA

GM Level - International Tax

About the Company:

One of the largest pharmaceutical companies in India (USD 6+ Bn revenue), with 70% of its business driven by exports. The organization operates through 90-100 global subsidiaries across key geographies including the US, Canada, Netherlands, Mauritius, South Africa, Russia, Thailand, Japan, ANZ, UK, and Brazil, along with 20+ manufacturing facilities outside India.

Role Overview:

The role will be responsible for managing global international tax matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance, optimization, and strategic tax planning. This is an Individual Contributor (IC) role reporting to the Global Head of Tax and working closely with regional controllers and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead international tax strategy covering both Direct Tax (DT) and Indirect Tax (IDT) across global operations

- Manage tax implications related to global subsidiaries, SPVs, and cross-border structures

- Drive tax planning and optimization initiatives across jurisdictions, including transfer pricing considerations

- Oversee compliance with diverse global tax regulations, including reforms, rebates, and clawback mechanisms

- Provide tax advisory on IP structuring and cross-border transactions

- Collaborate with finance controllers across regions to ensure alignment on tax positions and reporting

- Support digitization and tax systems implementation initiatives

- Work closely with external advisors, including Big 4 firms, where required

Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant / equivalent qualification preferred

- 12+ years of experience, with 5+ years in international tax

- Strong exposure to global tax environments and cross-border transactions

- Experience in pharmaceuticals or manufacturing sector preferred

- Prior experience in Big 4 firms is an added advantage

- Strong understanding of global tax regulations, transfer pricing, and IP structures

- Ability to operate in a complex, multi-geography business environment

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Reporting Structure:

- Reports to: Global Head of Tax

- Role Type: Individual Contributor (IC)