Senior Manager, Tax Planning

Salary and Location

Salary Range: CHF - CHF Band Level 5

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid

Location:

Basel, Switzerland Relocation Support:
This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Are you passionate about shaping complex tax strategies that drive business growth and innovation? As Senior Manager Tax Planning, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Novartis' Swiss Tax Planning agenda, acting as a trusted advisor on tax planning, financing, structuring, transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Working closely with Finance, Treasury, Corporate Legal, Global Tax, and business leaders, you will help influence high-impact strategic decisions while ensuring a sustainable and efficient tax position.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise to complex Swiss and cross-border initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the continued success of a global healthcare leader.

• Support Swiss tax planning, structuring and reorganization initiatives to support business growth and transformation.
• Advise on cross-border transactions, intellectual property structures and value chain developments.
• Partner with Treasury and Legal on financing structures, bond issuances and funding arrangements.
• Support tax due diligence, risk assessments and structuring activities for mergers and acquisitions.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage tax rulings with Swiss Tax Authorities.
• Monitor tax risks, support audits and ensure compliance with Swiss tax legislation and policies.
• Build trusted relationships across Finance, Treasury, Legal, Global Tax and external advisors.

• Degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in Swiss corporate tax planning, structuring and financing matters.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss tax legislation and international tax principles.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and business restructuring projects.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic business-focused approach.

• Professional Swiss tax qualification or equivalent advanced tax certification.
• Experience with in a multinational organization supporting complex cross-border transactions and financing structures.

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 115,500 – 214,500 CHF Annual 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 to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

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