Global Flavor Creation Lead - Sweet Systems Innovator

Coca-Cola Co; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Director, Global Flavor Creation in Atlanta to lead the development of cutting-edge sweet flavor systems for a global beverage portfolio. This role shapes flavor capabilities, mentors talent, and ensures regulatory compliance and operational feasibility across markets.

You will work with R&D, product development, sensory, regulatory, and supplier partners to deliver innovative flavor solutions and drive productivity while safeguarding proprietary information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Flavor Chemistry, Sensory Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Certified flavor chemist membership preferred; Apprentice Certification or equivalent training desirable.
• 7+ years in flavor development; 10+ years if no advanced degree; beverage/flavor experience preferred.
• Experience in flavor houses and beverage industry strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in flavor chemistry, ingredient functionality, regulation, and safety; regulatory frameworks knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and optimization of sweet flavor systems across beverage platforms.
• Oversee high-priority flavor initiatives for brand innovation and productivity.
• Partner with R&D, product development, sensory, regulatory, quality, procurement, marketing, and suppliers.
• Provide expert recommendations and risk assessments to leadership; align projects with business goals.
• Mentor flavorists and develop training resources, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate and implement new flavor ingredients, technologies, and tools.
• Apply data-driven decision-making for ingredient selection and global commercialization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and protection of proprietary flavor information.
• Influence supplier engagement and represent flavor in cross-functional forums.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, curiosity, and collaboration.

Skills

Flavor Chemistry

Sensory Science

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Chemistry/Sensory Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GC/MS

Chromatography

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Director, Global Flavor Creation in Atlanta to lead the development of cutting-edge sweet flavor systems for a global beverage portfolio. This role shapes flavor capabilities, mentors talent, and ensures regulatory compliance and operational feasibility across markets.

You will work with R&D, product development, sensory, regulatory, and supplier partners to deliver innovative flavor solutions and drive productivity while safeguarding proprietary information.