Director of Nutrition Innovation & Regulatory Strategy

Coca-Cola inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Nutrition Innovation Director to lead regulatory strategy for hydration beverages across sports drinks, tea and coffee innovations. You will shape health claims, evaluate new ingredients, and partner with cross-functional teams to align product concepts with global regulations.

You will expand global landscape analyses, drive nutrition science support, manage regulatory reviews, and ensure compliance across markets while guiding

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related field; PhD in Nutrition required.
• 10+ years in food/beverage or pharmaceutical industries with hydration and nutrition focus.
• Comfortable working across time zones with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and coordination to lead multiple projects.
• Experience in nutrition science and regulatory roles, preferably beverage innovation.
• Deep understanding of hydration science, health claims and functional ingredients.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulatory guidelines and market trends.
• Exceptional collaboration with cross-functional teams and OUs.
• Effective project management and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute a regulatory strategy for hydration beverage innovations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and OUs to identify hurdles and opportunities.
• Guide the business toward impactful health claims and novel ingredients.
• Expand and maintain global regulatory landscape analyses.
• Provide regulatory and nutrition expertise to support science-based strategies.
• Oversee research, manage databases, and conduct global reviews related to product innovation and compliance.
• Engage with global platforms to ensure regulatory alignment of products and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

Continual Improvement

Nutritional Science

Innovation

Project Management

Food Science

Nutrition

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Beverage Industry

Laboratory Testing

Data Collection

Education

PhD in Nutrition

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Nutrition

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Nutrition Innovation Director to lead regulatory strategy for hydration beverages across sports drinks, tea and coffee innovations. You will shape health claims, evaluate new ingredients, and partner with cross-functional teams to align product concepts with global regulations.

You will expand global landscape analyses, drive nutrition science support, manage regulatory reviews, and ensure compliance across markets while guiding