Area Tax Director

About the role

The Group Tax and Insurance (FS) department covers Roche's global tax responsibility, and its Basel team of over 20 specialists handles all tax matters for the Roche Group. Due to an upcoming retirement, an Area Tax Director position has opened up in Basel. The director leads and oversees the Tax function across assigned geographical areas, is accountable for strategy and operations, and co-owns the development and execution of the group-wide tax strategy as a member of the Tax & Insurance Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the Tax function across assigned global and regional areas, covering strategy and operational execution.
• Manage the full lifecycle of Tax operations, including financial impacts, and define, establish and implement governance frameworks aligned with global strategy and compliance.
• Enable effective solutions for cross-border transactions, covering planning, documentation and execution.
• Build relationships with tax authorities and business associations to advocate for business-friendly solutions.
• Lead responses to external audits from competent authorities, coordinating local teams and setting the strategic approach.
• Provide proactive risk reports and set up risk provisions in line with Group reporting requirements.
• Lead and develop the Tax team, fostering their growth and ensuring efficient operation of the function.

Required profile

• Master's or equivalent advanced degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Certified tax expert degree from Switzerland or another country, or further professional tax certification.
• Extensive experience leading Tax functions at regional or global level, including strategy and operational oversight.
• Proven track record of coordinating responses to external audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Strong leadership skills, including selecting, developing and evaluating talent.

Required skills

• Planning, documenting and executing cross-border transactions in compliance with tax regulations.
• Defining, implementing and monitoring governance frameworks.
• Managing relationships with tax authorities and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of financial impacts and risk management in Tax, including timely reporting.