SRA Director, Nutrition Innovation
Position Overview:
As the Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) Nutrition Innovation Director you will lead and oversee the regulatory strategy for innovation within Hydration Sport Drinks Tea & Coffee. Your role is to identify opportunities in the market for hydration guiding the business towards viable claims and the integration of new ingredients to add a competitive edge and meet diverse consumer needs. You will drive the regulatory perspective of the innovation pipeline for new beverages and develop solutions that adhere to consumer preferences within the hydration and sports performance spaces. By Collaborating with Cross functional partners and Operating Units (OUs) within the organization you will enable successful progression of the innovation pipeline.
You will be tasked with expanding competitive landscape analyses on a global scale identifying key regulatory opportunities and challenges analyzing claims and creating credible pathways for success in critical benefit areas. With your expertise in regulatory matters and nutrition science particularly in hydration you will support and drive the growth and sustainability of The Coca-Cola Company's (TCCC’s) business portfolio.
What You’ll Do for Us
Craft and execute a regulatory strategy that aligns with innovations in hydration sports drinks tea and coffee.
Collaborate with cross functional partners and OUs to identify regulatory hurdles and opportunities that impact the innovation pipeline.
Guide the business towards impactful health claims and the implementation of novel ingredients that meet regulations and consumer demand.
Expand and maintain competitive landscape analyses globally with a focus on regulatory insights.
Offer regulatory and nutrition expertise to support science-based strategies for product health and nutrition particularly in hydration science.
Oversee research manage databases and conduct global reviews related to product innovation benefits and compliance.
Engage with global platforms to ensure our products' innovation benefits and protection align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
Relevant degree in Food Science Nutrition or related disciplines. PHD on Nutrition science is a must
More than 10 years of work experience in the food beverage or pharmaceutical industry specifically in: Hydration and Nutrition science
Able to and comfortable working with various internal and external stakeholders across time zones
Demonstrates excellent communication skills & coordination capabilities to lead different projects
Proven experience in nutrition science and regulatory roles preferably with a focus on beverage innovation.
Deep understanding of hydration science health claims and functional ingredients.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulatory guidelines and market trends.
Exceptional collaboration skills capable of working with cross-functional teams and OUs.
DRIVE INNOVATION: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business. Demonstrate constructive discontent Question when things can be done better and identify improvement areas. Rapidly implement and commercialize approved ideas.
COLLABORATE WITH SYSTEM CUSTOMERS and OTHER STAKEHOLDERS:
Develop and leverage relationships with Internal & External stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the System. Take action based on knowledge of effective business practices ensuring internal/external customer needs are met or exceeded.
ACT LIKE AN OWNER: Deliver results creating value for our brands our System our customers and key stakeholders. Set and accomplish ambitious objectives. Use Company resources responsibly.
Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations
Externally Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work. Tracks and shares external trends best practices or ideas.
Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards & result oriented.
Removes Barriers to Move Faster (Agile): Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.
Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo.
What We Can Do For You
Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
Global Connections: Allows you to develop enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered lets you bring your best self to work.
Travel Requirements: up to 20%
Skills:
Leadership Product Development Continual Improvement Process Nutritional Science Innovation organization Project Management Food Sciences Nutrition Regulatory Compliance Communication Compliance Beverage Industry Laboratory Testing Data Collections
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valid through: 2024-04-01
