LSD Solution Design Manager Indirect Tax - Latin America (Fixed Term)

Job Description Summary

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Primary Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Other Locations: Mexico City, Mexico

Relocation Support: This role is based in São Paulo, Brazil or in Mexico City, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Step into a role where innovation meets impact. As LSD Solution Design Manager for Indirect Tax in Latin America, you’ll be at the forefront of a global digital transformation program spanning over 65 countries. You’ll help shape how Novartis leverages technology to streamline tax determination, compliance, and reporting—making a real difference in how we operate. If you're passionate about tax, data, and driving change, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

 

Job Description

Please, note that this is a fixed term contract. 
 

Major Responsibilities

• Design tax determination rules and functionalities for indirect tax engines
• Define features for new Indirect Tax applications supporting VAT, GST, and WHT compliance
• Support development, testing, and deployment of tax-related applications
• Collaborate with global and local tax experts to align solutions with business needs
• Ensure design decisions meet Novartis standards for performance, quality, and security
• Coordinate with project leads to deliver work on time, within scope and budget
• Create and maintain documentation, training, and educational materials for tax processes

Essential Requirements

• University degree in a relevant field
• Experience in indirect tax, financial accounting, and tax operations in multinational companies
• Project management training or certification is desirable
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with SAP and tax determination engines preferred
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and drive integrated solutions

 

Skills Desired

Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, Building Effective Teams, Capital Allocation, Compliance And Controls, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing Normalization, Data Visualization, E2E Process View, Embracing Change, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Interpersonal Savvy, Market Understanding, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Pmi (Post-Merger Integration), Rapid Problem Solving, Resilience, Tax, Treasury, Understanding Value Drivers Planning & Analysis