Indirect Tax Manager

Are you an experienced indirect tax professional who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, hands-on mindset?

Are you a proactive and hands-on Indirect Tax Manager with extensive knowledge of VAT, GST, Sales & Use Tax, and international tax regulations? Do you enjoy improving processes, driving tax technology initiatives, and acting as a trusted advisor to the business? Then we are looking for you.

About Pharming

Pharming is an international biotechnology company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare diseases. Our mission is to develop innovative therapies that address significant unmet medical needs around the world. Quality, collaboration, and accountability are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Work Environment

As an Indirect Tax Manager, you will be part of Pharming’s international Tax team and report directly to the Head of Tax. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing, managing, and further developing our global indirect tax function.

You will ensure the timely and accurate execution of VAT, GST, and Sales & Use Tax compliance obligations across our international operations. In addition, you will play an important role in strengthening tax governance, implementing robust processes and controls, and supporting automation and digital transformation initiatives.

Working closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Digital & Technology teams, as well as external tax advisors, customs specialists, auditors, and tax authorities, you will have the opportunity to combine compliance, technology, process improvement, and business partnering in a dynamic international biotech environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and analytically strong Indirect Tax Manager to join our team. The position is based in Leiden, with hybrid working opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Pharming’s global VAT/GST/Sales & Use Tax compliance activities, ensuring timely and accurate filings, payments, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare, review, and oversee indirect tax filings, including VAT/GST returns, EC Sales Listings, Intrastat declarations, and related compliance obligations.
• Monitor VAT positions, refund claims, tax assessments, and correspondence with tax authorities, while ensuring a consistent and technically robust tax treatment across the Group.
• Track legislative developments, including ViDA and digital reporting requirements, and translate regulatory changes into practical business solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain indirect tax governance frameworks, internal controls, and SOX-related compliance processes.
• Drive automation, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives, acting as the indirect tax subject matter expert for SAP, Coupa, e-invoicing, and ERP tax configuration.
• Support customs and trade compliance activities, including import VAT, customs valuation, duty optimization, and supply chain-related initiatives.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and the Head of Tax to provide practical indirect tax advice, support strategic projects, and contribute to the continued development of Pharming’s global tax function.

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant indirect tax experience, ideally gained in a combination of Big Four, tax advisory, and in-house multinational environments;
• Strong knowledge of VAT, GST, Sales & Use Tax, and international compliance requirements;
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, as well as tax technology solutions, e-invoicing, and digital reporting platforms;
• Experience with SOX and/or internal control frameworks;
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other multinational industries is considered an advantage;
• Excellent command of English; Dutch and other languages are a plus;
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• A proactive, hands-on approach combined with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package aligned with your experience and expertise;
• 30 vacation days per year based on a full-time employment contract;
• Travel allowance for commuting expenses;
• An excellent pension scheme;
• Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance;
• The opportunity to work in an innovative and internationally growing biotechnology company;
• A collaborative environment where initiative, development, and continuous improvement are encouraged;
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both Pharming’s global tax function and the lives of patients worldwide.

Interested?

Are you excited about this opportunity and do you recognize yourself in this profile? We would love to receive your application and look forward to getting to know you.