Global Flavor Innovation Director

Bodyarmor; 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 sweet flavor systems across beverage platforms, guiding innovation and ensuring global continuity. You will work with R&D, sensory, regulatory, and supplier partners to deliver world-class flavors.

You will mentor flavorists, build capabilities, and drive data-driven decisions while ensuring regulatory compliance and IP protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Flavor Chemistry, Sensory Science, or related field.
• Masters degree preferred.
• 7+ years of flavor development experience; 10+ years if without advanced degree.
• Experience in beverage flavor systems and regulatory knowledge.
• Familiarity with GC/MS and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of sweet flavor systems across beverage platforms.
• Oversee high-priority flavor initiatives for brand innovation and productivity.
• Collaborate with R&D, product development, sensory, regulatory, QA, procurement, and marketing.
• Mentor flavorists and develop training resources and standards.
• Drive evaluation of new flavor ingredients and technologies.

Skills

Flavor Chemistry

Sensory Science

Data Analysis

Project Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Food Science or Chemistry

Masters degree preferred

Certified Flavor Chemist preferred

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Director, Global Flavor Creation in Atlanta to lead the development of sweet flavor systems across beverage platforms, guiding innovation and ensuring global continuity. You will work with R&D, sensory, regulatory, and supplier partners to deliver world-class flavors.

You will mentor flavorists, build capabilities, and drive data-driven decisions while ensuring regulatory compliance and IP protection.