The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Manager of Product Development for its Japan & South Korea Innovation Center based in Tokyo. The role requires a driven individual to lead product innovation initiatives that align with consumer needs and business goals, emphasizing collaboration and technical expertise
Job Summary
This role focuses on leading complex product development initiatives to accelerate growth through bold innovation and new beverage concepts.
The successful candidate will apply deep technical expertise to develop lab-scale recipes, conduct sensory testing, and manage scale-up for market launch.
Candidates must demonstrate a growth mindset characterized by curiosity, empowerment, agility, and inclusivity to thrive in this individual contributor position.
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The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Manager of Product Development for its Japan & South Korea Innovation Center based in Tokyo. The role requires a driven individual to lead product innovation initiatives that align with consumer needs and business goals, emphasizing collaboration and technical expertise.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science
4-6 years beverage product development experience
Formulation and prototype development skills
Sensory and analytical testing expertise
Scale-up and commercialization knowledge
Nice-to-have
Fluency in regional languages besides English
Experience with AI-driven formulation tools
Cross-functional collaboration abilities
Growth mindset and curiosity
Agile problem-solving approach
Key Requirements
Bachelor's/Master's in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field
4-6 years of product development experience in beverages/food