Senior Director, Global Public Policy

Senior Director, Global Public Policy

Are you a strategic leader passionate about shaping global public policy and building relationships that drive impact? At The Coca-Cola Company, we are looking for a Senior Director of Global Public Policy to spearhead our global engagement strategy. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our economic, regulatory, and human rights initiatives while ensuring sustainable business growth.

The Job

The Senior Director of Global Public Policy will lead global policy strategies for the Company in partnership with Corporate Tax, Technical Innovation and Supply Chain (TI&SC), Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (SRA), Procurement, and Legal. As an individual contributor, this position will focus on advancing policy and stakeholder engagement across areas such as indirect tax, economic/fiscal policy, regulatory policy, trade policy, political risk, scenario planning, and other high-priority topics.

This role requires regular engagement with senior-level government officials and provides critical strategic guidance to the Company’s Operating Units (OUs) regarding material risk and trend assessment. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in shaping the Coca-Cola System’s policy positioning and influencing public debates by driving thought leadership in trade associations, external representation across the Coca-Cola System, and media engagement (in partnership with the communications team).

What You’ll Do for Us

Lead Policy Advocacy
Lead The Coca-Cola Company and the Coca-Cola System’s engagement on policy issues across all Operating Units, engaging government and stakeholders across the spectrum of topics impacting the system and the communities in which we operate, including but not limited to:

Indirect tax policy

Economic/fiscal policy

Economic impact studies

Health/nutrition/ingredient policy/regulation (labeling, marketing, etc.)

Trade policy, political risk, and scenario planning based on geopolitical relationships

Develop Policy Frameworks
Working as part of the networked team coordinating across Corporate Tax, TI&SC, SRA, Procurement, and Operating Units, this individual will develop “FOR” policy positions that can be leveraged at national and local levels to support sustainable business growth, including company sustainability goals. Some examples include building alignment with government and key stakeholders on:

TAX: Non-discriminatory fiscal policy

HEALTH: Non-discriminatory nutrition labeling regulation, non-discriminatory marketing regulation

TRADE: Coordination on evolving trade policy, particularly given increasing tariff barriers

Build Trade Association and Coalition Effectiveness
Work with PACS and SRA team members to improve capabilities of national beverage, national food & beverage, and other trade associations as effective, front-line advocates for the industry. Help develop effective local coalitions so that the Coca-Cola system policy positions are influential in public debates.

Establish & Grow Government Relationships
Support OUs in developing and maintaining relationships with government decision-makers at the national and regional levels in support of policy goals.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred

5–10 years’ experience in public affairs in public, private, or NGO sector; government experience preferred

Demonstrated expertise operating in multi-cultural, matrixed organizational environments

Established stakeholder networks, with proven ability to engage and collaborate with external partners across sectors

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues to drive tangible business actions

What We Can Do for You

Work on the most recognized brand in the world and help develop the brand’s next chapter of success

Exciting career growth and development opportunities

Exposure to world-class leadership

Work within a diverse and inclusive culture across more than 200 countries and territories, with a mindset empowering you to use your voice

Work Focus

Analyze public policy and regulatory issues, manage divergent stakeholders, engage convergent stakeholders, and share insights to define public affairs policy, shape government relations, and develop world-class stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Public Policies; Public Affairs; Government Relations; Influencing

Employment Note:
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship to continue to work legally in the U.S.

Pay Range

$203,000 – $235,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 50
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

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 our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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