Director M&A Tax — Novartis
- Location
- Basel (City)
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
Salary Range
CHF137,900.00
CHF256,100.00 Job Description Summary Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Salary Range:
- CHF137,900.00
- Key Responsibilities
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
What the company offers
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
- Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 137,900 CHF
- 256,100 CHF gross per annum.
- The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
- In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
- The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.
- We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
- In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. In addition
Application process
- Novartis is unable to offer relocation support, please only apply if accessible.
- Knowledge of tax technology, data analytics, or artificial intelligence applications within a tax function.
Company and context
- Support and lead M&A tax workstreams across transactions, licensing, partnerships, listings and reorganizations.
- Advise on tax matters throughout the transaction lifecycle, from structuring and diligence to closing and integration.
- Develop compliant, tax-efficient structures covering international tax, transfer pricing, financing and local tax issues.
- Oversee tax due diligence and communicate key risks, findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Review transaction documents to align tax strategy and mitigate exposures.
- Coordinate with Tax, Transfer Pricing, Treasury, Finance, Legal, advisors and integration teams.
- Support global and local implementation, ensuring execution, compliance and effective handover.
- Contribute to M&A tax strategy, policies, governance and leading practices.
- Use tax technology, analytics and AI tools to improve diligence, structuring, modeling and efficiency.
- Build networks, track tax and M&A developments, and serve as a trusted contact for M&A tax matters. Essential Requirements
Additional details
- Job Description Summary Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Working with senior leaders across Tax, Finance, Treasury, and the business, you'll help drive value, manage risk, and influence strategic decisions that support Novartis' mission to reimagine medicine and improve people's lives.
- Build networks, track tax and M&A developments, and serve as a trusted contact for M&A tax matters. Essential Requirements
- Fluent English, with the ability to communicate clearly and operate with confidentiality, sound judgement, discretion, and flexibility across changing priorities and deadlines. Desirable Requirements
- In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Notes and original content
- CHF256,100.00
- Job Description Summary
- Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Job Description
- Build networks, track tax and M&A developments, and serve as a trusted contact for M&A tax matters.
- Essential Requirements
- Fluent English, with the ability to communicate clearly and operate with confidentiality, sound judgement, discretion, and flexibility across changing priorities and deadlines.
- Desirable Requirements
- Benefits & Rewards
- In addition
Questions about this listing
What salary does Novartis offer for this role?
Novartis lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Basel (City). This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Novartis offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Novartis during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Novartis?
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