Director II,Sweetener Research, Development and Applicationis

You will lead a high-performingtalentedteam of scientists to:

• Developend to end sweetener discovery,validationand development strategy

• Identifyand collaborate with world leading expertsto advance the sweetener system research

• Identityandupdatesthe skills and competencies of the team and collaborators toleveragethe latest external technologies and digital tools forthe researchand development.

• Buildfoundationscience and knowledgein sweet taste area

• Developa robust sweetener systempipeline that will enable solutions to address consumer,marketand regulatory demands

• Translate research into breakthrough, consumer-centric applications

• Provide thought leadership to the industry, academia and research institutes on sweetness, and sweetenersystem.

• Provide The Center of Excellence on sweetener system application.

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’ssweetener research strategy, influence industry direction, and forge partnerships with universities, suppliers, and technology leaders.

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Shape the future research agenda on sweetenersystemto meet consumer,customerand regulation needs,drive short-, mid-, and long-term growthand ensure our license towin.

• Provide inspirational thought leadership to guidesweetener systemresearch and application strategy globally.

• Influence industry,academiaand research institutes to develop relevant technologies and tools (including AI/ML tools) to furtherthescientificadvances.

Global Collaboration & Stakeholder Influence

• Partner with internal stakeholders across RTE, R&D, technical functions (including Scientific & Regulatory Affairs), marketing, and category leadership to align strategy and executionon sweetenersystemapplication.

• Influence externalstakeholders-including suppliers, universities, and technology partnersfor joint-development.

• Build compelling business cases to secure investment and organizational buy-in.

People Leadership

• Directly lead and develop an organization of approximately nine (9) people, including six (6) direct reports, with full accountability for performance management, capability building, succession planning, and engagement

• Build and sustain ahigh performingglobal community of sweetener discovery, research, and application experts

• Allocate resources strategically, manage budgets, and set clear performance expectations.

• Foster a high-impact culture focused on innovation, agility, and continuous learning.

• Serve as a mentor, role model, and advocate for talent development.

Operational& ExecutionExcellence

• Implement structured processes for early-stage experimentationthroughcommercial delivery.

• Maintain clear routines to track milestones, budgets, and success metrics.

• Communicate progress and achievements to seniorleadershipacross the organization.

Leadership Profile

• Strategic Thinker: Capable of envisioning future possibilities and integrating science, consumer insights, and business priorities.

• Influence & Business Acumen: Ability to shape and implement strategic agendas across the Coca-Cola system, while influencing industry standards.

• Agile Innovator: Comfortable taking calculated risks and pivoting based on market and science-led opportunities.

• Inspiring People Leader: Proven ability to lead, build, and motivate global teams.

• Connector: Strong ability to bring stakeholders together across functions, geographies, and disciplines.

• Ph.D. in the field ofscience and engineering including but not limited to: Chemistry, Biology,Bio chemistryChemical Engineering, Bio-chemical engineering, Physics,etc.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in industry, minimum 10 years of leading deep technical experts.Preferred experience in food & beverage, ingredient suppliers,or pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability toset and drive research agenda, develop research strategies,andbuild successful R&D pipelines,take innovations from scientificconceptsto commercialreadiness.

• Proventrack recordinprivate / public collaboration,cross-functional, multi-market collaboration with tight timelines.

• Experience influencing senior leadership and shaping organizational strategies.

• Experiencein engaging and influenceglobal leading experts (such as Member of National Science Academy, well recognized industry experts etc.)

• Demonstrable leadership skills, with a proventrack recordof leading cross-functional teams and platforms, especially without direct management authority.

• Deep understanding of system economics, value chains, risk management, and mitigation, coupled with an agile and iterative mindset.

• Proficient in project management principles, with the ability to apply these principles to plan, manage, or execute projects ensuring completion within set timelines and budgets.

• Strong communicationskills and the capacity to influence and align with senior-level stakeholders internally within Coca-Cola and externally across the system.

• Knowledgeableof latest AI/ML and molecular discovery technologies and tools.

Technical Competencies

• Deepexpertisein one of the scientific fields such as chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and materialscience.

• Deep understanding ofmolecular discovery, ingredient research and development, sensory optimization, and technological integration.

• Knowledge ofa regulatoryframework for ingredient approval and use globally.

• Industry network and external collaboration experience.

• Purpose-Driven Work:Help shape products that deliver both pleasure and functional benefits to consumers worldwide.

• Global Connections:Work at the center of a worldwide network of innovation and technology leaders.

• Culture of Belonging:Join an organization where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation thrives.

• Impact:Directly shape the functional ingredient platform that will define the next generation of Coca-Cola beverages.