R&D Director, Juice Innovation — LATAM Lead

1665 Servicios Integrados de Administracion y Alta Gerencia, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Ciudad de México

On-site

MXN 2,000,000 - 4,000,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company LATAM Innovation Center in Mexico City seeks an R&D Director, Product Development, Juices, to lead and develop a high-performing team and set the strategy for juice product development across Latin America. You will translate concepts into commercially viable products with strong technical rigor and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll adapt global roadmaps to local needs, prioritize initiatives for sustained growth, and drive a robust innovation pipeline while aligning

Qualifications

10+ years in FMCG/beverage product innovation, with senior leadership experience.
Proven track record turning insights into market-leading products.
Fluent in English; regional languages a plus.
Ability to translate strategy into clear team priorities and executable plans.
Strong cross-cultural leadership and stakeholder influence.
Willingness to travel regionally up to 10–15%.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of product developers, setting the strategy for product development in the Juice category for Latin America.
Oversee a portfolio of high-impact beverage innovations, ensuring concepts translate into commercially viable products.
Adapt global technical roadmaps into locally resonant products with regulatory alignment.
Prioritize initiatives and manage resources to deliver on plans.
Promote collaboration across cross-functional teams and external partners to fuel a 3–5 year pipeline.