Lead Scientist Materials

Kimberly-Clark•Neenah, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Scientist Materials identifies material innovations that meet consumer and business needs within the Personal Care business. The role evaluates competitive technologies and innovation, and provides leadership within a team to advance innovation from initial product or material prototypes through BVs and support the FEI process through MVC, MVP, and MVT. The position collaborates across R&E, BG&I Marketing, I&A, the pilot plant, and other cross-functional disciplines. The role is based at the Neenah - West R&E Office. Kimberly-Clark describes its work model as flexible, blending remote work with intentional in-person collaboration. The position is available to local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country; relocation support is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
At least 2 years of relevant product, materials, or process experience across a variety of assignments.
Strong analytical skills.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in material development of consumer products, non-wovens, design of experiments, and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to work independently or lead small teams to complete assignments and related activities acceptably.
Strength in building relationships and trust when working cross-functionally.
Desire and awareness to seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation.

Responsibilities

Identify material innovations aligned with consumer and business needs within the Personal Care business.
Seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation.
Provide team leadership to drive innovation from initial product or material prototype, BVs, and support the FEI process through MVC, MVP, and MVT.
Collaborate across R&E, BG&I Marketing, I&A, the pilot plant, and cross-functional disciplines.