Summary

We’re a team of dedicated and smart people united by a drive to achieve together Our Global purpose to ensure a timely and effective operational implementation of the Novartis Transfer Pricing strategy set by Corporate Tax across all countries. You will drive operational strategy and excellence for Novartis by means of state-of-the-art operational transfer pricing processes along the entire Novartis value chain and the underlying flow of funds. You will ensure compliance with the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, local country legislation as well internal regulations and guidelines.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Leads and develops state-of-the-art operational transfer pricing processes by driving automation and supporting initiatives for process improvements and co-ordinates the implementation of changes along the Novartis value chain and flow of funds.
Defines the operational transfer pricing and funds flow strategy, leads and coordinates strategic projects in close alignment with relevant stakeholders (Corporate Tax/ Treasury, CCFOs of key countries)
Leads the Global Funds Flow Team and coaches its members to maintain a center of excellence in all aspects of Funds Flow and operational Transfer Pricing
Support to the business partners when evaluating business cases, such as M&A, business development transactions and supply point decisions/changes
In collaboration with Tax oversees profitability of legal entity and establishes measures aiming to achieve the defined targets in the country organizations anticipating global as well as local regulations
Provides and ensure accurate forecasts of margin contributions and impact on effective Tax Rate
Oversees risk management and strives for an appropriate control environment ensuring financial compliance along the Novartis value chain
Interact closely with International Trade to ensure compliance regarding customs declaration values for import/export and aligned to Novartis transfer pricing strategy

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Criteria:

Master Degree in Economics or business administration with additional qualification in Corporate Tax & Transfer pricing.
Extensive experience in operational Transfer pricing/Funds Flow within a Global organisation.
Experienced in direct and indirect leadership across functions & geography.
Fluent Business English both written & verbal.

Desirable Criteria

International Trade experience

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

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Head Global Operational Transfer Pricing