LATAM Juice Product Innovation Director

The Coca-Cola Company; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico City is seeking a transformational R&D Director for Juice Product Development in LATAM. You will lead a diverse team of product developers, shape the strategy for juice innovations, and allocate resources to accelerate bottom- and top-line growth.

You will adapt global roadmaps to local needs, drive a high-performance culture, and build a robust 3–5 year pipeline in collaboration with Global leads and OU Hubs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant science or engineering field.
• 10+ years delivering product innovation in FMCG/beverage/food with leadership.
• Fluent in English; strong cross-cultural leadership and strategic influence.

Responsibilities

• Adapt global technical roadmaps into local products, packaging, and processes.
• Align initiatives for the category with OU Innovation Hub and Global leads.
• Prioritize and manage resources to deliver planned product launches.
• Develop products for consumer testing with standout ingredients and processes.
• Champion creativity, speed, and excellence; ensure Stage Gate compliance.
• Mitigate regulatory and formulation risks before launches.
• Transfer knowledge to plants and market teams for flawless execution.
• Drive post-project reviews and action plans for continuous improvement.
• Partner to fuel a 3–5 year pipeline; introduce digital efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder influence

Product development

English language

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Food Science or related field

Tools

Stage Gate process

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico City is seeking a transformational R&D Director for Juice Product Development in LATAM. You will lead a diverse team of product developers, shape the strategy for juice innovations, and allocate resources to accelerate bottom- and top-line growth.

You will adapt global roadmaps to local needs, drive a high-performance culture, and build a robust 3–5 year pipeline in collaboration with Global leads and OU Hubs.