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 right 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, and 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/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, et cetera),
• 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, Technical Innovation and Supply Chain (TI&SC), Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (SRA), Procurement, and with Operating Units (OUs), 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:

Working with PACS and SRA team members to improve capabilities of national beverage, national food & beverage, and other trade associations in their roles 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 their development and maintenance of 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 is 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 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 be part of developing the brand's next chapter of success.
• Offer exciting career growth and development opportunities.
• Exposure to world class leadership
• Work with 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

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. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA

Job ID: cocacola-148747847

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-23T23:33:30