Senior Director, Sweetener Research, Validation And Application

Coca-Cola HBC AG

Atlanta, GA, United States
$194,000 - $228,000; annual incentive: 50%; long-t...
Sweetener discovery and development strategy
Foundation science in sweet taste
Build robust sweetener pipeline
This role will set the research agenda for end to end sweetener discovery, validation and development, and work with and across our system to development sweetener system application to deliver superior taste to drive the growth and ensure our license to win

Job Summary

  • This role will set the research agenda for end to end sweetener discovery, validation and development, and work with and across our system to development sweetener system application to deliver superior taste to drive the growth and ensure our license to win.
  • You will collaborate globally across Technical Innovation & Supply Chain (TISC), Human and Consumer Insights, Global Categories, and regional R&D centers to shape Coca-Cola’s sweetener research strategy, influence industry direction, and forge partnerships with universities, suppliers, and technology leaders.
  • Join an organization where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation thrives, directly shaping the functional ingredient platform that will define the next generation of Coca-Cola beverages.

Matching Summary

This role will set the research agenda for end to end sweetener discovery, validation and development, and work with and across our system to development sweetener system application to deliver superior taste to drive the growth and ensure our license to win.

Salary

$194,000 - $228,000; Annual Incentive: 50%; Long-term Incentive: 20%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • sweetener discovery and development strategy
  • foundation science in sweet taste
  • build robust sweetener pipeline
  • translate research into applications
  • thought leadership on sweetness
  • global collaboration and stakeholder influence

Nice-to-have

  • agile and iterative mindset
  • growth mindset
  • culture of belonging
  • curious, empowered, inclusive and agile

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in science and engineering
  • Minimum 15 years of industry experience
  • Minimum 10 years leading deep technical experts
  • Proven track record in private/public collaboration
  • Experience influencing senior leadership
  • Knowledgeable of latest AI/ML tools

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work full-time

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