At The Coca-Cola Company, we are proud to be one of the world’s most recognized and respected brands, with a legacy spanning over 139 years and a portfolio of more than 200 brands enjoyed by millions globally. Our mission is simple yet powerful: refresh the world and make a difference.
We are seeking a **Senior Director, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (SRA)** to lead ingredient, nutrition, and regulatory advocacy in **Brazil**, shaping the external scientific, regulatory, and public policy environment in support of our portfolio and long-term growth strategy. This role is pivotal in protecting business continuity, strengthening stakeholder trust, and enabling science-based decision-making across the system.
**What You'll Do for Us**
- Lead scientific and regulatory thought leadership, stewardship, and governance for ingredients and nutrition, aligned with global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (SRA) strategies and standards.
- Develop and execute short
- and long-term advocacy strategies across ingredients, nutrition science, food safety, and emerging regulatory risks, with a primary focus on Brazil and strong alignment to global priorities.
- Shape the external regulatory and public policy environment by building and sustaining trusted relationships with regulators, policymakers, scientific experts, trade associations, NGOs, and key opinion leaders.
- Represent The Coca-Cola Company in relevant industry associations, regulatory bodies, and scientific forums, providing leadership and influencing collective action on priority nutrition, food safety, and regulatory issues.
- Anticipate, assess, and manage scientific and regulatory risks and opportunities, protecting company reputation while enabling portfolio innovation and growth.
- Partner closely with Public Affairs, Legal, R&D, Marketing, and Franchise Operations to ensure aligned advocacy, issue management, and effective execution.
- Oversee discretionary budgets and external scientific and regulatory resources, ensuring disciplined investment aligned with regional and global priorities.
- Build, develop, and retain high-performing Scientific and Regulatory Affairs talent and external capability networks to deliver sustained impact in Brazil.
**Requirements & Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Science, or a related scientific discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition Science, Public Policy, or related functions within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food, beverage, or other regulated industries.
- Proven experience leading ingredient and nutrition advocacy and engaging effectively with government regulators, policymakers, and scientific communities.
- Strong enterprise mindset with the ability to lead through influence in complex, matrixed, and multicultural environments.
- Demonstrated strategic judgment, with the ability to translate scientific insight into clear advocacy, regulatory, and business strategies.
- Experience managing senior external partnerships, third-party providers, and budgets.
- Fluency in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
- Willingness to travel as required to support regional and global objectives
**What We'll Do for You**
- **Global Exposure**: Collaborate with global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs leaders and contribute to enterprise-wide strategies, regulatory positioning, and best practices.
- **Iconic Brands**: Help steward and protect one of the world’s most recognized and trusted beverage and consumer brands.
- **Learning & Development**: Access world-class learning resources, leadership development programs, and continuous growth opportunities.
- **Purpose-Driven Work**: Play a meaningful role in advancing science-based policy, public trust, and sustainable business growth.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30
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