Director, Innovation Lead at Coca-Cola shaping and executing the LATAM innovation strategy. Leading cross-functional initiatives and managing a team to deliver impactful innovation projects.
Responsibilities
Lead key components of the LATAM Innovation Strategy
Drive innovation initiatives through The Leap Lab
Translate consumer insights, trends, and foresight into actionable innovation concepts
Manage and advance a portfolio of innovative projects
Apply data, analytics, and emerging tools to support opportunity sizing
Collaborate closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and Franchise teams
Track and manage innovation KPIs
Lead and develop a team of innovation managers and project leaders
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in innovation, brand management, strategy, R&D, or related roles within CPG or beverage industries
Experience launching new products, concepts, or platforms from idea to market
Strong cross-functional leadership and project management capabilities
Ability to translate insights into clear innovation plans and execution
Strong communication skills with experience supporting senior leadership decision-making
Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
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