Senior Manager - Innovation & Scientific Communications

Kimberly-Clark • Dallas, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Manager - Innovation & Scientific Communications 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. In this role, you will: At Kimberly-Clark, we’re transforming how our iconic brands innovate to meet the needs of consumers around the world. The Sr. Manager, Innovation and Scientific Communications will help shape and share the stories of that transformation — elevating how our Research & Development (R&D) teams create the next generation of essential products that improve lives. This role will develop and execute communications strategies that bring our science, technology, and innovation pipeline to life — engaging employees, building pride among R&D teams, and enhancing Kimberly-Clark’s reputation as a global innovation leader. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across R&D, Brand, and Corporate Communications to connect innovation to our business strategy and purpose, making complex science accessible and inspiring to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in corporate, technical, or scientific communications — preferably in the consumer-packaged goods or manufacturing industries.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong writer and storyteller with the ability to translate complex scientific or engineering concepts into clear, inspiring messages for diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker who can align communications with business priorities and tailor approaches for senior leaders, global teams, and external partners.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a matrixed global organization.
• Curious, creative, and passionate about science, innovation, and technology — energized by helping others see their impact on the company’s purpose and growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal and external communications strategies that bring Kimberly-Clark’s innovation priorities and scientific breakthroughs to life.
• Create compelling stories and content that showcase how our R&D teams, technologies, and innovation are driving growth and sustainability.
• Advise R&D leaders on communication strategies that build engagement, foster innovation culture, and support transformation initiatives.
• Translate complex technical information into accessible, inspiring messages and multimedia content for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with enterprise communications and brand teams to ensure innovation stories are aligned and amplified across global channels.
• Develop and implement global internal and external communications strategies that highlight Kimberly-Clark’s innovation priorities, scientific capabilities, and progress toward a more sustainable future.
• Identify and tell compelling stories that celebrate the people, technologies, and breakthroughs driving innovation across our categories.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to R&D leadership, supporting visibility, change management, and engagement across global teams.
• Translate complex scientific and technical content into clear, engaging narratives for use across internal channels, media, and thought leadership platforms.
• Partner with communications and brand teams to ensure consistency of messaging and amplification of innovation stories through enterprise and external channels.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees