Senior Director, Hydration & Advanced Hydration, Global Development & Innovation

The Coca‑Cola Company

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Work type: On-site
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: $194,000–$228,000 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Closes: Jun 27, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $211k

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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $176,800–$254,925 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $216k 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Hydration & Advanced Hydration, Global Development & Innovation

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This senior leadership role within the North American Innovation Center focuses on driving growth for Hydration and Advanced Hydration categories through strategic innovation. The incumbent will build a robust 3–5-year global pipeline in collaboration with various internal teams and external stakeholders, aiming to deliver over $306M in incremental profit. Key responsibilities include developing product, package, and equipment strategies, collaborating with R&D on clinical trials and consumer research, and ensuring regulatory compliance for novel ingredients. The role requires expertise in cross-functional team management, technical leadership, and stakeholder engagement across the globe. Essential skills encompass strategic planning, risk management, and a strong background in food science or engineering. This position demands proficiency in leveraging consumer insights to drive technological advancements and fostering innovation hubs that align with global market needs.

Skills

Python SQL Excel PowerPoint Project Management R&D methodologies Clinical Trials Consumer Research FDA regulations EFSA regulations Innovation Metrics Category Strategy Change Management Technical Leadership Cross-Departmental Collaboration Risk Management Strategic Leadership Waterfall Model

What you'll do

Develop and execute innovation strategies for Hydration and Advanced Hydration categories.
Identify and enable the execution of next Research to Experimentation (RtE) pipeline for category growth.
Collaborate with global SRA teams to secure novel ingredient approvals from regulatory agencies.
Ensure technical efforts are informed by consumer insights, business models, and technology trends.
Lead a multi-functional team to deliver competitive advantage through robust innovation pipelines.

What we're looking for

Over 15 years of experience in food science or engineering.
Proven track record in developing and executing global innovation pipelines.
Expertise in cross-functional collaboration with R&D, marketing, and supply chain teams.
Strong leadership skills to manage a multi-functional technical team (6-8 people).
Experience in strategic planning and driving category growth through product, package, and equipment innovations.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for novel ingredients and competitive claims in global markets.
Ability to monitor external trends and opportunities to inform innovation strategies.

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