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At TheCocaColaCompany, 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. TheDirector, 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 ofCocaColaequipment 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 howCocaColanavigates 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 howCocaColaintroduces 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 theCocaColaSystem.