Who we are Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.The opportunity

Join our dynamic team at Teva as a Director of Tax, where you’ll play a crucial role in shaping our tax position for Israel. This role offers a unique blend of technical tax analysis, risk management, and strategic advisory. You’ll work closely with various departments and build strong relationships with tax authorities, making a significant impact on our business operations and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

How you’ll spend your day

• Tax Position Management - Oversee the tax position for Teva’s legal entities in Israel, focusing on direct taxes.
• Technical Tax Analysis - Perform in-depth technical tax analysis.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain relationships with relevant tax authorities in Israel.
• Tax Audits and Litigation: Lead the preparation for Tax audits in Israel and Japan including and as needed – support Teva’s position in litigations with the Tax Authorities.
• Compliance Coordination: Ensure strong coordination with Tax Compliance and Reporting teams and compliance with local Transfer Pricing requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Heads of Finance, Legal, IT, Procurement, and Operations to integrate tax considerations into business decisions.
• Manage the relationship with external consultants: Lead and manage relationships with external tax advisors & lawyers.
• Risk Management - Manage tax risks related to IP, intercompany transaction, incentives under the “Law of Encouragement for Capital Investments” and others.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide strategic tax advice and guidance to internal partners on potential business transactions.
• International Tax Optimization - Identify, implement, and support international tax optimization projects, including re-structuring, financing, IP, and M&A projects.
• Forecasting –forecasting of P&L and liquidity implications from tax activities in Israel. 
• HR (Tax) Support: Support HR with wage tax queries for Israel.

Your experience and qualifications

• Strategic View: Versatile with a 360-degree strategic view while being hands-on. 
• Extensive Experience: Minimum of 7 years in global tax planning, focusing on multinational corporations. Strong expertise in direct taxes and proven track record of successfully implementing tax strategies that align with business goals and minimize tax exposures and liabilities. 
• Certifications: CPA and/or Israeli BAR certification.
• Tax Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Israeli tax law and international tax developments.
• Accounting Knowledge: Good understanding of IL Accounting & US GAAP.
• Accountability and ownership: Demonstrated ability to take full ownership of projects, ensuring successful delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and communicate with senior leaders.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Hebrew

Reports To

General Manager, Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH & TFS II

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