At TheCoca‑ColaCompany, we are driven by a simple yet powerful purpose: to refresh the world and make a difference. Our success depends not only on the beverages consumers love but also on the safe, compliant, and innovative equipment that enables their enjoyment across global markets. The Director, Regulatory & Governanceplays a pivotal role in ensuring that every piece of our dispensing and equipment technology, from Freestyle and frozen systems to microdosing platforms and coolers, meets rigorous regulatory standards while empowering innovation at scale.
This role sits at the intersection of science, quality, and commercialization, embedding regulatory rigor into the development lifecycle ofCoca‑Colaequipment platforms. By advancing proactive governance strategies and aligning with dynamic global regulations, you will help protect business continuity, enhance consumer trust, and reduce speed-to-market barriers. The ideal candidate brings deep regulatory compliance knowledge, technical acumen, and the ability toanticipatechange in a complex operating environment. Join us and be part of shaping howCoca‑Colanavigates an evolving global landscape with agility and integrity.
WhatYou’llDo for Us
Develop and execute a comprehensive regulatory compliance strategy for equipment platforms to ensure alignment with local and global standards while enabling rapid market introduction.
Partner with Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (SRA), Quality, and Platform leads toembedscientific validation, safety testing protocols, and compliance requirements early in development stages.
Oversee the governance framework for equipment regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle, ensuring continuous audit readiness and adherence to risk-based quality processes.
Monitor and interpret global regulatory landscape trendsimpactingbeverage dispensing and equipment technology,providingearly insights to mitigate potential risks.
Lead the compilation and maintenance of technical documentation, safety certifications, and testing data required for product approval in multiplejurisdictions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Government Affairs, Innovation, PAC, and key suppliers (OEM/JDM/Contract Manufacturers), to ensure consistency and transparency in compliance practices.
Drive standardization of compliance processes across markets to reduce certification timelines and promote operational efficiency.
Maintain a repository of scientific evidence and testing data that underpins regulatory submissions and supports product safety claims globally.
Provide compliance governance support forintroductionofnew technologies, ensuring regulatory readiness for innovative equipment platforms including Freestyle, vending, and microdosing systems.
Influence internal stakeholders by communicating complex regulatory requirements in clear, actionable terms that enable faster, risk-informed decisions on commercialization strategies.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Regulatory Science, Food Science, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or related technical function within a global manufacturing, food & beverage, or equipment industry environment.
Demonstratedexpertisein certification processes, product safety standards, and governance systems for durable goods or food-contact equipment.
Proven ability to interpret and apply international regulatory frameworks, certifications, and emerging compliance requirements in markets worldwide.
Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, audit processes, and quality management systems.
Ability to create and manage technical documentation, validation protocols, and scientific evidence to support global regulatory submissions.
Skilled at navigating highly matrixed organizations and building collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Digital fluency with experienceleveragingdata platforms and analytics tools for risk monitoring, regulatory tracking, and performance measurement.
Familiarity with AI-driven tools or technologies used in predictive compliance, regulatory intelligence, or process standardization preferred.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific and regulatory concepts for business audiences.
WhatWe’llDo for You
Provide opportunities to influence howCoca‑Colaintroduces innovative beverage equipment through robust and scalable compliance practices.
Enable access tocutting-edgetechnologies, tools, and resources to stay ahead of regulatory change and support digital transformation initiatives.
Offer a collaborative environment where your insights help shape global strategies for quality and regulatory excellence within a dynamic operating context.
Empower your growth through exposure to diverse markets and cross-functional projects that extend the impact of regulatory science and quality governance across theCoca‑ColaSystem.
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
Skills:
Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Data Compilation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Manufacturing Analytics, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Process Control, Process Engineering, Production Processes, Quality Engineering, Risk Assessments, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Supply Chain Processes
Pay Range:
United States: 149,000 - 173,000 USD
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
30
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Atlanta
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
September 9, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
From our roots at the counter of a local Atlanta pharmacy, to our current portfolio of more than 200 beverages, The Coca-Cola Company is one of the most globally-recognized brands in the world. Today, our lineup features beloved beverage brands, including
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, smartwater, Dasani, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Goldpeak, Minute Maid, Simply, fairlife and more.
The Coca-Cola Company is committed to bringing about real change – to our industry, to our local economies, and to the world around us. Through constant evolution, we continue to reimagine the way we refresh the world and make a difference.
We're innovating our portfolio with products that give people more varieties that meet our consumers where they are.
We're working with global partners to transform our business, and grow it in more sustainable ways.
And we're providing jobs and opportunities to the local economies where our people live and work, employing 700,000 people throughout our global system alongside bottling partners.
If you're a changemaker looking to make a change, come join us in our mission to refresh the world and make a difference.
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