Strategic Tax Lead – Europe & Canada

Takeda; Opfikon; On-site; CHF 141,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Zurich, Switzerland seeks a Tax Lead to guide the Global Tax function across Europe and Canada. You will manage tax audits, compliance, transfer pricing, and engagement with finance, legal and business partners to reduce complexity and align local and global tax positions.

The role requires a strong tax background, Takeda systems knowledge, and stakeholder communication skills. Multilingual with pharma or life-science experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting/finance/law, master’s in Economics/Finance or Law preferred.
• Experience in a tax position, min 3 years in Pharma or Big 4.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and fiscal framework in the region.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting for income taxes.
• Multilingual with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prefer CPA and/or tax certification; experience with Takeda or life sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain network to business within countries in scope and provide high quality tax support to partners.
• Ensure professional communication with tax authorities at all times.
• Coordinate corporate income tax compliance and audit defence with regional teams.
• Identify, manage and mitigate tax risks.
• Lead tax audits and coordinate with global tax leads on strategy.
• Monitor indirect taxes, withholding taxes, and other taxes.
• Review contracts and business initiatives from a tax perspective.

Skills

Tax expertise

Takeda systems

Stakeholder management

Tax compliance

Tax audits

Transfer pricing

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

University degree in accounting/finance/law

Master's in Economics/Finance or Law

CPA or tax certification

Job description

Takeda in Zurich, Switzerland seeks a Tax Lead to guide the Global Tax function across Europe and Canada. You will manage tax audits, compliance, transfer pricing, and engagement with finance, legal and business partners to reduce complexity and align local and global tax positions.

The role requires a strong tax background, Takeda systems knowledge, and stakeholder communication skills. Multilingual with pharma or life-science experience is preferred.