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Neenah, Wisconsin, United States
Hybrid
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
As the Senior Scientist-Projects, you will lead Research and Development (R&D) projects specific to Depend® Innovation programs for Kimberly-Clark North America. As a member of the R&D Team, this individual will collaboratively lead projects through the Innovation Management Framework, building from consumer insights to product design and market launch. This role will work in conjunction with Product Team Members and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to execute projects. The incumbent reports to an R&D Sr. Manager and receives work direction from the Manager and Technical Strategist. This role will give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to 3-10 indirect team members.
About You
In one of our R&D roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:
Lead cross-functional R&D team to deliver upon project goals. Work with Project Team to identify and drive learning plans, manage project timeline and budget, and drive adherence to key dates/deliverables to ensure project is on-track. Work with cross-functional partners to deliver programs with strong business cases though the Innovation Management Framework.
Works closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals; significant influence without authority required.
Provide work direction, coach, and mentor members of the cross-discipline R&E team.
Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, Product Safety, and Quality requirements.
Interface effectively with the other work stream teams to ensure business success.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
5 years or more of experience in project management and/or product development
Proven track record of effectively communicating to and influencing leaders and team members across all levels of the R&D and cross-functional organization
Prior experience leading projects from idea to execution
Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship
15-25% travel
Preferred (not essential, but desired):
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science related field
Prefer 7 years or more of relevant experience
Experience in project management/product development, particularly Development & Commercialization (D&C)
Work experience across a range of Research & Engineering or Marketing disciplines
Strong understanding of Adult Care products, brands, business, and technologies
Strong mentoring skills
Financial acumen
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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