Senior Product Scientist - Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Neenah, WI 54956
About the Job
Job Description
As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
The Senior Product Scientist will lead the Product Development aspect of Research and Engineer (R&E) projects specific to Poise Innovation programs for KCNA. As a member of the R&E D&C Team, this individual will work collaboratively with the Project Leader, Marketing, Sales, Quality and Manufacturing and other R&E partners to develop and execute learning plans while also mentoring more junior Product Developers. The incumbent reports to an R&E Manager and receives work direction from the Manager, Technical Leader and Project Leaders.
in this role you will:
Working with the R&E project lead and Marketing team as well as Personal Care R&E, develop learning plans and execute them, as well as mentor other more junior scientists on the team.
Lead the interaction with the Marketing team to ensure product design is meeting our concept and is on strategy.
Champion the product design and learning plan for Poise innovation programs.
Champion claims substantiation and Benefits Visualization development to bring the innovation to life.
Protect and defend K-C proprietary product and technology through the appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
Document key learnings and significant research findings in a searchable, retrievable format and coach junior team members in their documentation practices.
Develop and leverage deep product expertise and leverage knowledge cross-functionally to field questions for LCM, DtV, competitive claims, etc.
Make connections between projects and product learnings to solve complex complaint and manufacturing issues
Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior Product Developers on the team
Interface effectively with the other work stream teams to ensure business success.
Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety and sustainability requirements.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, million of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our (professional, technical, or manufacturing) roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Education, Experience, Qualifications:
Required (essential for the job):
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Broad experiences in product development
Experience in executing consumer or technical / scientific studies.
Proven track record of effectively communicating to and influencing leaders and team members across all levels of the R&E and cross-functional organization.
Ability to provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship
15-25% in-country travel
Preferred (not essential, but desired):
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science related field
Experience in product development and launch of consumer packaged goods (CPGs)
Experience leading both consumer and technical research studies
Experience leading product design changes
Work experience across a range of Research & Engineering disciplines
Strong understanding of AFC products, brands, business, and technologies.
Strong mentorship skills
Total Benefits
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.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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 pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.