We are looking to hire a proactive Lead product scientist to join our incredible team at KimberlyClark Corporation in Neenah, WI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Lead product scientist is an amazing opportunity to develop valuable skills.
If you are strong in time management, analysis and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Lead product scientist at KimberlyClark Corporation today!
Lead Product Scientist
Job Description You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU . As the Lead Product Scientist at Kimberly-Clark you will work as a member of a Research & Engineering (R&E) team to develop, optimize, and implement changes in the product, process, material or technology concepts. You will lead cost saving and supply chain optimization efforts to maintain the product quality and consumer experience at the lowest possible cost. The Lead Product Scientist will report to the R&E Senior Manager of Huggies Diaper Core Product and Projects within Personal Care Research and Engineering and receive work direction from the Manager and Technical Leader. You will also give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to 1-2 indirect team members.
In this role, you will:
Lead cost saving and supply chain efficiency improvement efforts to continuously optimize the delivery of the diaper specification while ensuring high quality consumer experiences and protecting in market communication.
Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems, or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives.
Lead development of product key milestones, budget, timeline, and resource forecast for assigned project(s).
Ensure development and execution of product specification and quality plans are appropriate for the phase of projects and confirm the accuracy of specification changes before implementation.
About Us At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We're founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There's no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You You're driven to 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.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and at least 3 years of experience in product development, technology development, executing consumer, and/or technical / scientific studies
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated strengths in: scientific experimentation methods, analysis and planning/organizing, reading and comprehension of technical literature (and summarizing)
15 – 30% travel is required
Preferred (not essential, but desired) : Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
5 or more years of relevant experience
Significant work experience in a Research & Engineering organization
Experience in executing both consumer studies and product performance evaluation
Experiences and skills in influencing peers and leaders
Experience in the development and commercialization stages of product or technology development
Experience in various market research methodologies and test methods
Understanding of Baby and Child Care products, brands, business and technologies
Total Benefits For a complete overview, see
Hybrid Work Arrangements: You're looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And 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 work (hybrid) 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.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
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.
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K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in K-C's sole discretion.
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Primary Location USA-WI-Neenah Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time
About the Company:
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go.
Throughout our 142 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®.
While growing our $20+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and engaging experiences and endless opportunities to work with some of the world's most recognized brands. Our 42,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe.
If innovative thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
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? Learning opportunities
? Room for Advancement
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