Senior Product Scientist (Project Management)
Senior Product Scientist
Job Description
You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we're out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
As a Senior Product Scientist, you will provide product leadership for Discovery Innovation for Diapers. As a member of the R&D Team, you will collaboratively lead product development and innovation through seed idea, MVC, MVP, and MVT ensuring a successful handover to D&C teams. You will work in conjunction with Research and Development Team Members and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, I&A, and Global R&D and Marketing.
In this role, you will:
Provide product leadership across the Diaper Discovery programs and seed ideas.
Lead claims and Benefit Visualizations across Pull-Ups and Goodnites to bring our product benefits to life.
Working with the R&D project leads, Marketing, and I&A 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.
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.
Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety and sustainability requirements.
Interface effectively with the other work stream teams to ensure business success.
Mentor junior scientists.
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, millions 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 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:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
At least 5 years of experience or more 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 in developing learning plans and executing consumer research
Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship
May be required to travel up to 25% travel, in-country and international
Preferred (not essential, but desired):
7 years or more of relevant experience
Experience in product development, particularly in FEI
Passion for Innovation
Prior experience across a range of Research & Development
Strong understanding of Baby Care products, brands, business, and technologies
Strong mentoring skills and 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.
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.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: $105,000 – $130,000 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
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 be decided at Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.
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Primary Location
Neenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional Locations
Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time