Senior Manager, SRA - Indonesia at The Coca-Cola Company

Special capital Region of Jakarta, Java, Indonesia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Approvals, Product Registration, Halal Certification, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Cross-Functional Partnership, Regulatory Intelligence, Dossier Preparation, Claim Substantiation, Labeling Compliance, Crisis Management, Problem Solving, Influencing Without Authority, Technical Guidance

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Location(s): Indonesia City/Cities: Jakarta Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: Yes Job Posting End Date: March 13, 2026 Shift: Job Description Summary: Geographies Responsible: Indonesia. Reports to: ASP OU, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Director Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) – Indonesia is a single-contributor role responsible for enabling fast and compliant product launches by leading end-to-end regulatory approvals and ensuring compliance for ingredients, formulations, products, labels, packaging, food contact materials, claims, promotional materials, and marketing communications in accordance with Indonesian regulations and The Coca-Cola Company’s policies and guidelines. This role plays a critical part in commercialization success by securing timely product registrations and halal approvals, proactively managing regulatory questions and authority clarifications, and maintaining strong working relationships with key authorities (BPOM and BPJPH) and relevant third parties. Enable Product Launch Through Approvals (BPOM & BPJPH) Lead end-to-end product registration submissions and approval processes with BPOM, including dossier preparation, submission tracking, and resolution of authority questions and deficiencies. Support halal readiness and execution by providing advisory on halal regulations, approval process and internal cross-functional alignment. Act as the primary regulatory contact to manage clarifications, follow-ups, and feedback loops with authorities and third parties to avoid delays and enable timely approvals. Provide clear regulatory guidance to business teams to ensure launch timelines are supported by realistic regulatory gating and milestones. Identify early regulatory risks that may impact launch timelines (e.g., ingredient acceptance, claims interpretation, labeling format, packaging materials, halal documentation requirements) and implement mitigation actions quickly. Maintain strong, constructive working relationships with BPOM, BPJPH, and relevant stakeholders to support efficient approvals and consistent engagement. Protect and Enable License to Operate (Compliance & Functional Excellence) Ensure all ingredients, formulas, products, labels, food contact materials, packaging, promotional materials, and marketing communications comply with relevant Indonesian regulations and The Coca-Cola Company’s policies and guidelines. Provide regulatory expertise and guidance to identify solutions to regulatory issues affecting products, ingredients, nutrition regulations, labeling, or claims. Manage and protect confidential product formulation and flavour information while engaging with regulatory authorities and third parties. Manage ingredient, formula, product, package, label, claims, and communication approvals using relevant compliance tools and systems, Provide expert support on issues related to Incident Management and Crisis Management, as required. Commercialization Support & Cross-Functional Partnership Partner closely with R&D, Marketing, Legal, PAC, Quality, Supply Chain, and Franchise Operations teams to ensure regulatory inputs are integrated early and accurately. Provide rapid turnaround support to address internal regulatory questions and enable efficient decision-making for commercialization. Translate regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance for teams (clear “what to do next” direction) to support speed and quality of execution. Support innovation and commercialization compliance by providing scientific and regulatory expertise for new product concepts, new ingredients, label/claim enhancements, and packaging innovations. Regulatory Intelligence & Stakeholder Engagement Track and assess local regulatory issues, emerging trends, and stakeholder developments that may impact product approvals, compliance, claims, packaging, labeling, communication, and company reputation. Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of Indonesia’s regulatory framework and ensure timely communication of key changes to relevant internal stakeholders. Participate in industry and regulatory forums as required to stay updated and contribute local insights, aligned with Operating Unit and global strategies. Support Operating Unit and global advocacy initiatives by sharing local regulatory insights and execution realities, as needed. Success Profile (Ways of Working) Strong initiative and execution discipline with attention to detail, documentation quality, and follow-through to closure. Able to manage multiple parallel submissions and priorities with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates proactive problem-solving to unblock issues and maintain momentum toward launch timelines. Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management, including the ability to influence without authority and work effectively across functions within the networked organisation. Key Skills/Experience Required: BSc., MSc., or PhD in Chemistry, Nutrition, Food Science, Toxicology, or a related technical field. 10+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry, government, or related industry in a similar regulatory role. Strong working knowledge and demonstrated leadership experience with BPOM product registration and approval processes. Strong experience supporting halal certification requirements and documentation processes (BPJPH and related ecosystem). Solid experience in regulatory compliance, regulatory frameworks, impact assessment, and risk management within the food and beverage industry. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia (other relevant languages are a plus). Specific requirements according to geography: Indonesia : The role should be in Indonesia. The candidate should have the strong experience and network with external organization and local authorities. About Coca Cola ASEAN & South Pacific‑Cola ASEAN & South Pacific The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. The Coca‑Cola ASEAN and South Pacific (ASP) operating unit serves 25 countries across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands in ASP includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. We also offer a variety of water, sports, juice, dairy, and tea brands including Dasani, Mount Franklin, Wilkins, AdeS, smartwater, vitaminwater, Powerade, Fuze Tea, Minute Maid and Nutriboost. We’re constantly innovating and transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing new and exciting products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we help bring economic opportunity to local communities across the region. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. The Coca-Cola Company: Refresh the World. Make a Difference We are here to refresh the world and make a difference. Learn more about The Coca-Cola Company, our brands and our purpose. Skills: Cross-Functional Teamwork, Efficiency Optimization, Program Management, Quality by Design, Risk Assessments, Technical Innovation 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. The Coca-Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day. Innovation has been at the heart of our story since 1886. It goes beyond new flavors and brands. Learn more about our system and how we’re making an impact. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a stronger and more innovative company. This includes supporting the financial and personal well-being of our employees. Learn more about our benefits. We empower each and every one of our employees across the globe to prioritize their career development by building capabilities, developing new skills, and leaning into new experiences. Learn how we provide support and clarity on defining your own career so you can thrive. 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Responsibilities

This role is responsible for enabling fast and compliant product launches in Indonesia by leading end-to-end regulatory approvals, securing timely product registrations and halal approvals, and ensuring compliance for all product aspects according to local regulations and company policies. The manager will proactively manage regulatory questions, maintain relationships with key authorities like BPOM and BPJPH, and provide clear regulatory guidance to business teams.