R&D Product Development Lead, Dairy & Plant-Based

The Coca-Cola Company; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico City seeks an experienced R&D professional to drive Dairy & Plant Based product development from concept to launch, ensuring technical robustness and compliance with KO standards and local regulations.

The role emphasizes commercialization timing, cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, CPS, marketing and packaging, and delivering scalable, high‑quality solutions for the Latin America market while aligning with global strategy.

Formación

• Technical knowledge in food/beverage industry required.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of supply chain and quality considerations.
• Understanding of product development processes and ability to contribute expertise.

Responsabilidades

• Lead commercialization process for market implementation of new product launches and reformulations.
• Design product development approach and project plans, with disciplined execution.
• Deliver complex launches from desk and benchtop level up to pilot and industrial scaling with autonomy.
• Develop specifications: Ingredient, Formula, Processing and Manufacturing Instructions (MMI).
• Lead project meetings with cross-functional teams including marketing and technical groups.
• Draft detailed reports and organize information under tight timelines for senior management.
• Coordinate with Global R&D to align priorities, scope and resources for LATAM plans.

Conocimientos

Technical knowledge in food/beverage

Project Management

Supply chain & Quality

Product development process

Descripción del empleo

The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico City seeks an experienced R&D professional to drive Dairy & Plant Based product development from concept to launch, ensuring technical robustness and compliance with KO standards and local regulations.

The role emphasizes commercialization timing, cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, CPS, marketing and packaging, and delivering scalable, high‑quality solutions for the Latin America market while aligning with global strategy.