Consultant, Scientific Regulatory Affairs

Job Description Summary

At The Coca-Cola Company, innovation, and compliance work hand in hand to ensure that every product we deliver meets the highest standards while delighting consumers across North America. Our Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) team plays a vital role in enabling growth through safe, compliant innovation, supporting our iconic brands, and protecting the trust consumers place in us every day.

• Lead key SRA work streams for North America Operating Unit focused on ingredient, product, label, and claims compliance within innovation projects across multiple beverage categories.
• Review and approve product formulas, ingredient lists, packaging artwork, labels, and digital content for regulatory compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations and Company policies.
• Support cross-functional partners-including Technical, Brand, and Legal teams-with clear regulatory assessments that balance risk management with innovation enablement.
• Participate in risk assessments, providing structured regulatory input to mitigate potential compliance barriers early in development cycles.
• Conduct competitive assessments of claims and share insights to identify whitespace opportunities and inform innovation strategy for the portfolio.
• Help implement and maintain SRA digital tools, systems, and frameworks that improve process efficiency and ensure consistency across markets.
• Provide regulatory guidance in response to consumer, customer, and advocacy requests related to nutrition, ingredients, and product information across TCCC beverage portfolio.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field required.
• Master's degree or advanced certification in regulatory, quality, nutrition , or compliance preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1-3 years of experience in Scientific & Regulatory Affairs roles or technical compliance within the food and beverage industry, or a related CPG environment.
• Familiarity with the North American regulatory landscape, including FDA and Health Canada requirements for product labeling, ingredient declarations, and permissible claims.
• Technical Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience reviewing product formulations, labeling, packaging artwork, and digital communications for accuracy and compliance.
• Strong understanding of claims governance and substantiation processes within a consumer-facing product environment.
• Working experience with digital regulatory tools and platforms; ability to learn and navigate enterprise systems supporting formula governance and SRA workflows.
• Data literacy and ability to use insights for compliance risk assessments and decision-making support.
• Capabilities & Behaviors:
  Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy in data and compliance documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex science and regulations into actionable language for stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving, matrixed organization.
• Embodiment of Coca-Cola Leadership Behaviors, inclusive mindset, and Growth Behaviors that drive collaboration and continuous learning.
• Skills &
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  Regulatory Risk Assessment and Governance.
• Ingredient, Label, and Claims Compliance.
• Formula and Artwork Review Processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration Across Technical and Commercial Functions.
• Knowledge of FDA/Health Canada Regulations and Policy Trends.
• Digital System Proficiency for Compliance and Record Management.
• Innovation Enablement within Regulated Environments.
• Data Analysis for Trends and Risk Mitigation.
• Clear and Concise Compliance Communication.
• Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement.

• Enable Your Technical Growth:
  Gain exposure to cutting-edge regulatory frameworks and innovation enablement projects across multiple beverage categories.
• Collaborate with Global Experts:
  Work with leading Scientific & Regulatory professionals and cross-functional partners who shape best practices locally and globally.
• Advance Your Career:
  Access developmental resources such as Linked In Learning and Coca-Cola's Leadership & Technical training platforms to exp