Payroll Manager (Contractor), 100%
CytokineticsZug, Switzerland
Posted March 25, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised.
Job Description
Cytokinetics is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to support its growing organization. The role will oversee payroll operations, ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across processes while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external providers.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end payroll management
- Strong expertise in multi-country or multi-state compliance, tax regulations, statutory reporting and benefits administration
- Proven ability to implement, optimize and scale payroll systems and processes
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Additional proficiency in relevant regional languages (e.g. French) is strongly preferred
Benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Three days per week in the Zug office