Global Director, Regulatory & Governance for Equipment

The Coca-Cola Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company seeks a Director of Regulatory & Governance to develop and implement a comprehensive regulatory strategy for equipment platforms, ensuring global compliance and rapid market access.

You will partner across SRA, Quality and Platform leads, oversee lifecycle governance, monitor global regulations, and drive standardized compliance processes while leading technical documentation and submissions for all jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Regulatory Science, Food Science or related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 10 years in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or related function in global manufacturing or equipment.
• Expertise in certification processes, product safety standards, and governance systems for durable goods or food-contact equipment.
• Ability to interpret and apply international regulatory frameworks and certifications worldwide.
• Strong risk assessment, audit processes, and quality management system knowledge.
• Ability to create and manage technical documentation, validation protocols, and scientific evidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive regulatory compliance strategy for equipment platforms ensuring market readiness.
• Partner with SRA, Quality, and Platform leads to embed validation and testing early in development.
• Oversee governance framework for equipment regulatory compliance across product lifecycles.
• Monitor global regulatory trends and provide proactive risk insights.
• Lead compilation and maintenance of technical docs, safety certificates, and testing data for approvals.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs, Innovation, PAC, and suppliers to align compliance practices.
• Drive standardization of compliance processes across markets to shorten certifications.
• Maintain scientific evidence and testing data underpinning regulatory submissions.
• Support regulatory readiness for new technologies including Freestyle, vending, and microdosing systems.
• Communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly to enable faster commercialization decisions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality governance

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital analytics

Regulatory intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Science

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

AI-driven tools

Data platforms

Regulatory databases

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company seeks a Director of Regulatory & Governance to develop and implement a comprehensive regulatory strategy for equipment platforms, ensuring global compliance and rapid market access.

You will partner across SRA, Quality and Platform leads, oversee lifecycle governance, monitor global regulations, and drive standardized compliance processes while leading technical documentation and submissions for all jurisdictions.