Senior Director, Beverage Process Innovation & Capabilities

0801 The Coca-Cola Company

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 176,000 - 205,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta is seeking a Sr. Director to lead Beverage Process Research and Capabilities within FIRA RtE.

You will guide process research across flavors and ingredients, collaborating with GDI, TISC, and partners to translate early research into commercial-ready solutions for our beverage platforms. You will shape the strategic research agenda, build digital capabilities, and influence external partners to advance AI/ML and molecular discovery in beverages, driving growth

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields.
Advanced degree (PhD, MS, or equivalent experience) preferred.
10+ years of relevant experience.
Proven ability to influence without authority across research, supply chain, and innovation organizations.
Deep understanding of beverage systems, ingredient functionality, and process-driven performance.
Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving capability and a passion for advancing technical innovation.

Responsibilities

Lead process research across beverage applications and identify scalable technologies with GDI.
Collaborate with Global Development and Innovation and other teams to accelerate innovation.
Develop and strengthen cross-functional capabilities and digital tools for research.
Build at-risk ingredients research pipelines with GDI and other functions.
Communicate progress to senior leadership and build strong business cases for investments.