Sr. Scientist - Projects - 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 Scientist Projects will lead 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 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&E Manager and receives work direction from the Manager and Technical Leader. This role will give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to 3-10 indirect team members.
In this role you will:
Lead cross-functional R&E 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.
Works closely with the Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals.
Leads project gate discussions with business leaders.
Significant influence without authority required.
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 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&E 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% in-country travel
Preferred (not essential, but desired):
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science related field
Prefer 7+ years 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
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.
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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. 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.