Director, Process Research & Beverage Application

The Coca‑Cola Company

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Work type
On-site
Location
Atlanta, GA
Salary
$149,000–$173,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 27, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $212k
This role $161k
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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$254,962 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $212k for comparable roles.

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About The Coca‑Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is the world''s largest beverage company, producing and distributing iconic soft drinks, juices, water, and other beverages across more than 200 countries. Industry: Beverages & Consumer Goods

The Coca‑Cola Company currently has 42 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $152,000–$178,300 across 41 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Process Research & Beverage Application

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The Director Process Research & Beverage Application role at Coca-Cola in Atlanta is a senior leadership position within Flavor & Ingredient Research and Application (FIRA) and Research to Experimentation (RtE). This director will lead process research and beverage applications across various ingredient and flavor teams, collaborating with GDI’s process innovation team to develop robust processes from early research through commercial readiness. Daily responsibilities include developing beverage applications for innovations in sweeteners, flavors, and functionalities, evaluating and recommending scalable technologies, and building foundational knowledge in beverage application. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering or food science, 10+ years of experience in beverage processing, and expertise in AI/ML tools. They must possess strategic thinking skills, influence without authority, and the ability to lead global teams while fostering external collaborations for technological advancements.

Skills

AI/ML Python R Project Management Data Compilation Sensory Testing Product Development Quality Control (QC) Research and Development Operations Food Sciences Chemistry Molecular Discovery Technologies Kubernetes AWS Terraform CI/CD PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Develop beverage applications for sweetener, flavor, and functional innovations.
  • Evaluate and select optimal beverage process technologies for scalability.
  • Monitor new external process technologies to enhance beverage application performance.
  • Build and update team competencies in digital tools and latest research methods.
  • Provide strategic thought leadership on future beverage application research agendas.
  • Influence industry partners and technology providers for joint development initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years' experience in beverage processing, application, and scale-up with demonstrated leadership.
  • Proven ability to influence without authority across research, supply chain, and innovation organizations.
  • Deep understanding of beverage systems, ingredient functionality, and process-driven performance outcomes.
  • Track record of translating research into commercially scalable solutions.
  • Strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving skills in technical innovation.
  • Proficient in project management principles with experience applying them to manage projects.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging senior leaders, external partners, and technical teams.

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