JOB DESCRIPTION: Global Medical Director – Gastroenterology Abbott | Established Pharmaceutical Division About Abbott At Abbott , we believe people live their fullest lives when they are healthy — physically, emotionally, and socially .
As a global healthcare leader with more than 107,000 colleagues across 160+ countries , we develop life‑changing medicines and technologies that support health at every stage of life.
Within our Branded Generics business, we make trusted, high‑quality medicines accessible to more than 18 million people every day , particularly in fast‑growing regions such as LATAM, APAC, India, and Emerging Markets .
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Global Medical Director – Gastroenterology Abbott | Established Pharmaceutical Division About Abbott At Abbott , we believe people live their fullest lives when they are healthy — physically, emotionally, and socially .
As a global healthcare leader with more than 107,000 colleagues across 160+ countries , we develop life‑changing medicines and technologies that support health at every stage of life.
Within our Branded Generics business, we make trusted, high‑quality medicines accessible to more than 18 million people every day , particularly in fast‑growing regions such as LATAM, APAC, India, and Emerging Markets .
The Global Medical Director Gastroenterology role offered by Abbott is based in Basel, Canton of BS, in the administration sector.
Working as a cross-border employee in the Canton of BS requires a G Permit, renewed annually. The Canton applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income; since 2024 the Italy-Switzerland New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to estimate the net salary for Global Medical Director Gastroenterology in administration and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
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What is the net salary for a cross-border worker in the Canton of BS?
Net salary depends on gross income, marital status and number of children. In the Canton of BS, withholding tax ranges from about 2% to 15%. In the administration sector, use our simulator for a tailored figure.
Do I need Swiss LAMal health insurance for the Global Medical Director Gastroenterology role in BS?
New cross-border workers since 2024 must enrol in Swiss LAMal within 3 months of starting. Premiums vary by canton, model and deductible. Compare with our LAMal comparator.
