Lead Product Scientist

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

2d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• 3+ years of experience in product development, technology development, executing consumer and/or technical/scientific studies.
• Advanced communication skills and ability to influence leadership and team members across all levels of the R&D and cross-functional organization.
• Demonstrated strengths in one or more of these areas: scientific experiment methods/analysis, planning/organizing, developing learning plans, comprehension of technical literature and executing consumer research.
• 15-25% travel

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science related field
• 5+ years of experience in product development, technology development, executing consumer and/or technical/scientific studies.
• Experience in product development, tissue processes, design of experiments, data analysis and safe operation of high-speed manufacturing and/or converting equipment and processes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in Quality and Specification Management (PLM) systems while providing clear direction as to opportunity areas for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to be coached and help in coaching less-experienced scientists/engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development efforts supporting the commercialization of new products and enhancements to existing Cottonelle® dry bath tissue products.
• Provide technical and team leadership to drive innovation initiatives that meet consumer needs and business objectives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, pilot plant, mill operations, and other corporate partners to advance projects from concept through commercialization.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen technical capability and improve execution against business goals.
• Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas that result in new or improved products, processes, materials, or technologies aligned with business unit priorities.
• Maintain deep technical and scientific expertise in a defined area and communicate the business impact of emerging technologies and scientific advancements to Kimberly‑Clark.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees