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Area Tax Director

Roche · Basel, Switzerland

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LevelDirector
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Asks forNo US skills mentioned
PostedOct 30, 2026
Found by usNov 1, 2026
Last checkedNov 1, 2026

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Lead and run the regional/global tax function including strategy, governance, cross border transactions and audits.

Experienced, 5+ yearsReady to lead a team

Worth knowing: Requires a certified tax expert degree or equivalent professional tax certification.

From the posting

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position The Group Tax and Insurance (FS) department bears Roche's global responsibility for tax matters. The Basel-based team consists of over 20 specialists who handle all tax-related matters for the Roche Group. The Opportunity Due to an upcoming retirement, an exciting opportunity has opened up for an Area Tax Director to join our team in Basel. As the Area Tax Director, you will lead and oversee the Tax function across assigned geographical areas, being fully accountable for the strategy and operations within this area. As a member of the Group’s Tax & Insurance Leadership Team, you will also co-own the ongoing development and execution of the broader departmental and group-wide tax strategy. In addition, you will spearhead a thematic area within our responsibility. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the Tax function, including managing related financial impacts. This includes defining, developing, and executing the vision, strategy, strategic objectives, and plans with applicability across all divisions and functions within the Group, ensuring the proper execution of the global strategy of the function. Your responsibilities include defining, establishing, and implementing governance frameworks for Tax, while ensuring their seamless application across the organization. You will enable effective solutions for cross-border transactions, spanning planning, documentation, and execution. During external audits from competent authorities, you will coordinate with local teams and serve as the primary contact for Roche’s approach within the assigned areas. You will foster business partnerships at local and global levels by leveraging expertise gained through interaction with the business community. You will ensure alignment of local strategies with functional objectives, provide timely risk reports, and establish risk provisions for Group reporting purposes.

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