Senior Director, JSK Stills, GDI
The Coca-Cola CompanyJapan
Posted March 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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 â 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. Learn more at: www.coca-colacompany.com/careers
Job Description
Location: Tokyo, Japan. This is a People Leader/ Manager position, responsible for leading diverse teams with deep expertise to deliver a strong and balanced portfolio of meaningful innovation â accelerating growth and shaping the future of the organization.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Food Science or Engineering.
- 15+ years in F&B product innovation, including multi market portfolio leadership and end to end commercialization.
- Proven record of future back strategy creation, big bet delivery, and capability building at scale.
- Demonstrated excellence in resource orchestration/control tower models, portfolio governance, and stakeholder influence across a matrixed system.
- Strong exposure to regulatory strategy (novel ingredients/claims), IP, quality systems, and productivity programs.
- Business fluency in English & Japanese.
- Ability to travel ~20%
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, with core benefits beginning on your first day.
- Committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth, and longâterm success.
- Diverse and inclusive culture.
- International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.
- Career growth and development: Leveraging our boundaryless network, we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching, mentoring and feedback.