Coca-Cola HBC
The Global Development and Innovation (GDI) center is pivotal to The Coca‑Cola Company's innovation in beverages across multiple categories – sparkling, juices, iced teas, and more – and supports product development, packaging, and equipment development. As a
Senior Manager Product Developer , you will lead a program of projects across various categories, contributing to our portfolio’s growth by developing new or enhancing existing beverages.
Key Responsibilities:
Work as part of a cross‑functional team (regulatory affairs, quality, global SMEs, marketing) to plan and manage a program of projects that deliver product enhancements and innovations.
Contribute to and influence the product portfolio strategy in partnership with GDI global category managers, regional category or department leads (and marketing).
Execute and oversee the development of new recipes or adaptations, ensuring projects meet quality, timing, and budget targets while aligning with category strategy.
Apply a design‑to‑value, end‑to‑end approach, integrating consumer‑centric design, sustainability, regulatory requirements, and supply‑chain considerations from the start.
Develop and/or supervise lab‑scale prototypes, conduct sensory tests, and facilitate pilot‑scale production, co‑leading scale‑up trials in bottler or manufacturing plants.
Implement changes when needed and drive continuous improvement throughout the product development cycle.
Report project outcomes, share learnings, and participate in cross‑functional teams, providing insights and data that guide decisions and innovations.
Translate trends and the science of taste into compelling product propositions, maintaining an in‑depth understanding of Coca‑Cola’s system dynamics.
Integrate sustainability principles and digital tools (e.g., AI, digital prototyping) early in development to map impacts, accelerate innovation, and manage risk.
Stay informed about emerging risks, including ingredient selection, allergens, microbial safety, and process recommendations.
Identify and pilot novel propositions that give brands or products a competitive edge, and co‑create the innovation pipeline.
Maintain strong awareness of competitor activities and market trends, using insights to shape category strategy.
Leverage digital tools, data analytics, AI, and digital prototyping to gather insights, accelerate idea generation, and manage sustainability.
Qualifications & Requirements:
At least 8 years of successful product development experience in the beverages industry, or 4–6 years in the food industry.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Post‑Graduate degree in food science, chemistry, or a related field.
Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional language preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 20% annually.
Desired Skills and Competencies:
Strong knowledge of beverage development, ingredient science, and industry standards.
Advanced digital literacy – data analytics, AI, and digital prototyping; data integrity and cybersecurity awareness.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project‑management abilities.
Agility, resilience, and creativity to navigate new‑product development projects.
Commitment to sustainability and familiarity with science‑based targets for eco‑design and supply‑chain impacts.
Stakeholder management, innovation leadership, and strategic decision‑making skills.
Proficiency in statistical analysis and experimental design.
Ability to guide and inspire junior team members.
Negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in navigating diverse ways of working and embodying empathy.
Leadership, product development, chemistry, continual improvement, environmental science, research, microbiology, water‑fall model, food sciences, food technology, communication, laboratory testing, data compilation, quality control (QC), green solutions, food safety management, sensory testing.
Our Purpose and Growth Culture: We foster an inclusive culture grounded in our company purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. With a growth mindset, we take an expansive approach to what is possible and commit to continuous learning. We value curiosity, empowerment, inclusivity, and agility, believing these behaviors drive our success after 130+ years.
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Senior Manager Product Developer , you will lead a program of projects across various categories, contributing to our portfolio’s growth by developing new or enhancing existing beverages.
Key Responsibilities:
Work as part of a cross‑functional team (regulatory affairs, quality, global SMEs, marketing) to plan and manage a program of projects that deliver product enhancements and innovations.
Contribute to and influence the product portfolio strategy in partnership with GDI global category managers, regional category or department leads (and marketing).
Execute and oversee the development of new recipes or adaptations, ensuring projects meet quality, timing, and budget targets while aligning with category strategy.
Apply a design‑to‑value, end‑to‑end approach, integrating consumer‑centric design, sustainability, regulatory requirements, and supply‑chain considerations from the start.
Develop and/or supervise lab‑scale prototypes, conduct sensory tests, and facilitate pilot‑scale production, co‑leading scale‑up trials in bottler or manufacturing plants.
Implement changes when needed and drive continuous improvement throughout the product development cycle.
Report project outcomes, share learnings, and participate in cross‑functional teams, providing insights and data that guide decisions and innovations.
Translate trends and the science of taste into compelling product propositions, maintaining an in‑depth understanding of Coca‑Cola’s system dynamics.
Integrate sustainability principles and digital tools (e.g., AI, digital prototyping) early in development to map impacts, accelerate innovation, and manage risk.
Stay informed about emerging risks, including ingredient selection, allergens, microbial safety, and process recommendations.
Identify and pilot novel propositions that give brands or products a competitive edge, and co‑create the innovation pipeline.
Maintain strong awareness of competitor activities and market trends, using insights to shape category strategy.
Leverage digital tools, data analytics, AI, and digital prototyping to gather insights, accelerate idea generation, and manage sustainability.
Qualifications & Requirements:
At least 8 years of successful product development experience in the beverages industry, or 4–6 years in the food industry.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Post‑Graduate degree in food science, chemistry, or a related field.
Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional language preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 20% annually.
Desired Skills and Competencies:
Strong knowledge of beverage development, ingredient science, and industry standards.
Advanced digital literacy – data analytics, AI, and digital prototyping; data integrity and cybersecurity awareness.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project‑management abilities.
Agility, resilience, and creativity to navigate new‑product development projects.
Commitment to sustainability and familiarity with science‑based targets for eco‑design and supply‑chain impacts.
Stakeholder management, innovation leadership, and strategic decision‑making skills.
Proficiency in statistical analysis and experimental design.
Ability to guide and inspire junior team members.
Negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in navigating diverse ways of working and embodying empathy.
Leadership, product development, chemistry, continual improvement, environmental science, research, microbiology, water‑fall model, food sciences, food technology, communication, laboratory testing, data compilation, quality control (QC), green solutions, food safety management, sensory testing.
Our Purpose and Growth Culture: We foster an inclusive culture grounded in our company purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. With a growth mindset, we take an expansive approach to what is possible and commit to continuous learning. We value curiosity, empowerment, inclusivity, and agility, believing these behaviors drive our success after 130+ years.
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