Senior Director, Product Development

Singapore

People Leader/ Manager

At The Coca-Cola Company, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our APAC Innovation Center , you’ll have the opportunity to influence the future of one of the world’s most dynamic beverage categories. We are looking for an experienced and visionary Senior Director, Product Development – Global Tea leader to drive product innovation for our Global Tea portfolio. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of consumer insights, science, technology, and business strategy. You will lead a team of talented product developers, build a strong innovation pipeline, and bring breakthrough ideas to life, from concept to commercial launch.

• Define and drive the 3 to 5-year product innovation roadmap for the Global Tea category.

• Identify future growth opportunities through consumer trends, emerging technologies, and market insights.

• Partner closely with Global Marketing, Research & Development, Supply Chain, and Innovation Centers worldwide to create scalable innovation platforms.

• Drive breakthrough innovation opportunities that accelerate category growth and strengthen competitive advantage.

• Build strong partnerships with regulatory and scientific affairs teams to unlock new ingredients and technologies.

• Translate global innovation strategies into products and solutions that resonate with local consumers.

• Lead the development of beverages that deliver strong consumer appeal, scalability, quality, and profitability.

• Ensure projects move efficiently through the innovation process while meeting quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.

• Anticipate risks early and implement solutions that support successful market launches.

• Capture key learnings and continuously improve innovation execution.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of product development leaders and technical experts.

• Foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, speed, accountability, and collaboration.

• Prioritize resources and investment against the most impactful opportunities.

• Create an environment where diverse perspectives drive better decisions and stronger business outcomes.

• Influence and align senior stakeholders across multiple functions, regions, and operating units.

• Ensure innovation decisions balance consumer needs, technical feasibility, business objectives, and manufacturing readiness.

• Leverage digital tools and modern ways of working to improve speed, efficiency, and quality.

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, Chemical Engineering, or similar.

• 15+ years delivering successful product innovation in FMCG/beverage/food, including senior leadership experience.

• Proven track record of turning insights into market-leading products.

• Strategic thinker with strong cross-cultural leadership, stakeholder influence, and commercial acumen.

• Ability to:

• Fluent in English; regional languages a plus.

• Global travel up to 25%.

In this role, you will:

• Build a robust pipeline of future-ready tea innovations.

• Deliver products that consumers love and markets can scale.

• Lead high-performing teams capable of shaping the future of the category.

• Influence strategic decisions that drive long-term business growth.

• Strengthen Coca-Cola’s leadership position within the global tea industry.

Our most successful leaders demonstrate four core growth behaviors:

• Curious: Continuously learn, challenge assumptions, and seek new possibilities.

• Empowered: Take ownership, make decisions, and drive action.

• Agile: Move quickly, learn from experimentation, and adapt when needed.

• Inclusive: Value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

• Beverage Product Development or strong food product development with global supply chain advantages, competitive edge and IP protection incorporated.

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