Senior Director, ASP Innovation Center, GDI position at Coca-Cola.| Singapore

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Coca-Cola Senior Director, ASP Innovation Center, GDI

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Location(s): Singapore City/Cities: Singapore Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: Yes Job Posting End Date: March 27, 2026 Shift: Job Description Summary: Location: Singapore CPS Plant Role Type: People Leader/ Manager Immediate Manager: Senior Vice President, Global Development & Innovation, APAC Innovation Centers Please note: The selected candidate will need to be based in Singapore CPS Plant . This is a People Leader/ Manager position. Our ASEAN & South Pacific (ASP) Innovation Center sits at the heart of The Coca-Cola Company’s next chapter of growth. We are committed to transforming and evolving our organization and ambitions — bringing our people closer to the consumer, continuously raising the bar, and embracing digitalization to enable sustainable growth. We are looking for a transformational leader to build, inspire, and empower high-performing teams that fuel the innovation pipeline with bold ideas and turn them into real-world impact. This role is not about maintaining the status quo; it is about setting direction, unlocking opportunity, and driving valuable breakthrough innovation at scale. You will lead diverse teams with deep expertise to deliver a strong and balanced portfolio of meaningful innovation — accelerating growth and shaping the future of the organization. The ASP GD&I Senior Director is a key member of the APAC GDI R&D Centers Leadership Team and the Technical Innovation & Supply Chain (TI&SC) Leadership Team for the ASP Operating Unit (ASP OU). She/he is accountable for the consumer-centric translation of human and brand insights into technically viable product and packaging solutions, which deliver a high degree of sustainable value creation with competitive edge. The leader will drive the consumer and scientific rigors of all the processes in the product/package development cycle. The leader is accountable for managing the operations and strategic direction of the ASP GD&I innovation Center, aligns and leverages both internal and external tools, capabilities, and partnerships to drive focus, operational excellence and strategy. An essential part of this role includes strong change management leadership to drive operational optimization, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of the business. She/ he will work in partnership with the Operating Unit (OU) Marketing Category team, strategy team, the Global GD&I Category teams, the OU TI&SC team and other multifunctional teams to deliver the OUs’ business plans (growth, productivity, business continuity, quality, food safety, etc.); by fully leveraging the R&D (GD&I and Research to Experimentation)/TI&SC Network, system network, external eco system, anticipating business needs, evolving trends. This leader is also responsible for continuing to grow and build the critical capabilities of a highly engaged GD&I team. Focus Areas: Market and consumer understanding of the OU and business plans to guide GD&I agenda. Build and deploy OUs 3 yrs innovation pipeline to meet OU growth strategy; Adapts products, packages to meet consumer, channel, customer needs with financial targets for the OU. Key partner of OU TI&SC function in innovation management process – work with stakeholders to drive OU innovation portfolio view and efficiency. Resource allocation within function and/or in partnership with Global categories and OU TI&SC Responsibility for Cross category initiatives (packaging, equipment, sustainability). Development & execution on OU-level sustainability, productivity, and business continuity projects. Site leadership cover operations, labs, capabilities, talent and development; with leadership responsibility extending beyond the direct team to include functions such as global category team, TCR, Global Equipment. Continuing raising the bar, improving operation efficiency and effectiveness leveraging the network Develop and lead strategic research, experimentation, and development plans for products that meet the unique needs of the OU while aligning with global innovation frameworks. Manage and optimize the Singapore R&D Center, ensuring seamless integration of CPS, Pilot Plant network that support innovation pipelines and commercial testing at scale. Accelerate innovation pipelines, ensuring they deliver consumer satisfaction, market differentiation, and financial targets for the region through effective collaboration internally (leveraging RtE, category teams, TISC, etc.) and externally. What You’ll Do for Us: OU R&D Innovation Leadership Connect with OU Leadership Teams to understand the business needs from innovation for both short and long-term, topline and bottom-line, and translate into compelling innovation strategy for OU Lead (Direct and indirect) ASP innovation teams (product, packaging, operations). Build R&D capability needed to deliver OU business plans for (growth, sustainability, productivity, and continuity) Develop 3 years OU innovation pipeline Strong participation in global research & experimentation forums, advocates on behalf of OU on needs and champion experimentation into the OU. Own the E2E innovation pipeline: opportunity framing, proof of concepts, scale- up and market introduction through strong collaboration with OU TI&SC and multifunctional OU teams. Set portfolio ambition, success metrics, and stage gate governance; ensure sufficiency and efficiency against growth and productivity targets. People Leadership: Lead the team to deliver Innovation, continuity and productivity initiatives. Create, attract, retain and grow an empowered, high-performing GD&I networked team that enables key capability development and has an enterprise mindset. Manage resources effectively, including leading the allocation and prioritization of activities, budget requirements, performance management and assessing development needs. Evolve the capability, organization base on business needs, build strong GD&I talent succession pipeline Strong network leadership with global category team, and global GD&I innovation centers Change Management and Operational Excellence change management initiatives to drive cultural and operational transformation within the Singapore innovation Center. and champion new ways of working, improve cross-functional collaboration, and enhance innovation processes to increase agility, efficiency, and speed to market. Manage site operations by fostering continuous improvement and ensuring integration with regional and global GDI networks. Identify and address resistance to change, provide clear communication, direction, and support to foster adoption of new initiatives throughout the organization. Stakeholder Management: Build relationships and networks with stakeholders across the organization, within and outside Coca-Cola. Facilitate the identification of timelines, dashboards, and scorecards for each capability to keep customers and stakeholders current on progress and potential red flags. Review GD&I agenda with OU leadership, and ensure effective and efficient information flow between OU, GD&I, and RtE leaders. Technical Leadership Stay on top of science and technology trends & development internally and externally to bring thought leadership of technical solutions to create competitive advantage and solve business challenges As a key member of the APAC GD&I LT and partner to OU LT, develop and implement long-term and annual business innovation plans and ensure successful achievement of them. Ensure the GD&I is providing optimal technical solutions, strong business value and delivering on our commitments to the business from our functional responsibilities. Partner in the ownership of key technical talent progress and their development Develop strong strategic thinking and leadership in consumer centric R&D, leveraging technical insights to deliver consumer value, IP strategy and robust business cases. Strong franchise leadership and end-to-end technical execution Understand, orchestrate and operationalize innovations Communication Focus: Reports to Senior Vice President Global development & Innovation – APAC innovation center This role communicates with GDI LT, OU Presidents and LT, OU TI&SC LT, Global RtE leaders, CPS general manager, Procurement leaders Proactive and clear communication and engagement with all key stakeholders connected with Shanghai innovation center agenda The incumbent requires advanced influence, negotiation skills to ensure clear articulation and alignment with stakeholders at senior levels internally and externally. Ability to develop and maintain value added relationship with multiple constituencies. Scope : Current direct leadership for team of 20+ employees. Networked leadership for Technical and Consumer Research teams as well as close collaboration with Category Leadership teams to support geography. Currently manages ~$xM of OPEX and $xM of CAPEX What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s/ Master’s in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, Chemical Engineering, or similar. Leadership experience in leading global and regional R&D teams to deliver growth, productivity, and/or business continuity programs. 15+ years of relevant experience in R&D leadership roles within multinational organizations. Proven experience in managing large team, advanced R&D facilities and integrating diverse capabilities. Demonstrated success in leading large-scale change management initiatives that improve business processes and foster a culture of innovation. Strong expertise in managing innovation pipelines, portfolio and delivering projects within tight timelines in a complex, matrixed organization. Experience in the food and beverage industry is strongly preferred. Global travel up to 25%. Core Skills & Competencies: Strategic Thinking: Experience in developing innovation and organizational strategies, defines strategic direction, balancing short-term delivery with long-term growth. Experience in translating external trends into strategy to stay ahead of the competition Creative thinking : Builds a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and bold idea generation at scale. Technical Expertise : Shapes long-term capability development and technical excellence across teams. Problem Solving : Addresses systemic challenges and enables scalable, sustainable solutions. Change Management: Expertise in driving organizational transformation, and embedding new processes to create lasting change and organizational buy-in. People Leadership: Builds high-performing teams, develops future leaders, and drives engagement. Executive level influence. Decision making: Makes strategic and organizational decisions with accountability for outcomes. (Global Category or Enterprise -level; Multiyear) Candidate Attributes: Critical to our growth is the development and recruitment of modern technical leaders who will demonstrate specific growth behaviours. The key candidate attributes we will be seeking are: Curious — Keep seeking, never settle. Staying curious about what is outside, and two steps ahead inspires us to challenge the status quo. Having the courage to look and leap is the way we grow. Because asking “what if?” pushes us to the next level as people and as a company. Empowered — Make it happen. True empowerment is the result of taking responsibility. This means giving yourself permission to see it, say it and do it, and owning the outcomes. Because we move forward faster when we all take action. Agile — Push for progress, not perfection. There are very few overnight successes. Greatness is borne of many little victories (and failures). Share v 1.0, test it, and make it better. Then create the next version. Because the moment we think something is perfect, it will be obsolete. Inclusive — Include, value, and trust each other. We are smart alone but together we are genius. This means being inclusive, giving the benefit of the doubt and being responsible for each other. Because, for our company to thrive for the next 100+ years, smart is not enough. We need genius. Why Join Us? Impact at Scale: Shape products enjoyed by millions across diverse APAC markets. Global Connectivity: Access world-class technical expertise, innovation labs, and global R&D networks. Digital Future: Lead with next-gen tools — from AI-driven formulation insights to virtual product design. Creative Freedom: Drive innovation that blends science, consumer desire, and brand vision. Legacy: Be part of a team building the future of beverages, with agility, ambition, and excellence. What can help you to be successful in the role? Growth Behavior: Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity. Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations. Commercially Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work. Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers. Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace. Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance. Leadership Behavior Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders. Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders Develops Self and Others: Develop self and support others' development to achieve their full potential. Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business. What We Can Do For You Career growth and development: Leveraging our boundaryless network, we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching, mentoring and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We want to make our culture inevitable. International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network. Skills: 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.

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