Senior Scientist - Projects

Kimberly-Clark

95d • $105,740 - $130,620

About The Position

You were made to do this work: 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. As the Senior Scientist- Projects, you will provide product leadership on the Hands and Face (Kleenex) Team, ensuring successful development, commercialization and launch of products, building from consumer insights to product design and market launch, incorporating Sustainability initiatives throughout. This role will focus on the implementation of product insights through commercialization. This role will work in conjunction with R&D team members and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing to execute projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• 6 years or more of experience in project management and/or product/process development
• Proven track record of effectively communicating to and influencing leaders/team members across all levels of the organization
• Prior experience leading projects from idea through execution
• Ability to provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship
• Up to 20% travel, with potential for increased frequency of travel around product launches/implementation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science related field
• Prefer 10 years or more of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge and background in customer/consumer needs identification is desired
• Experience in project management/product development, particularly Development & Commercialization (D&C)
• Work experience across a range of R&D or Marketing disciplines
• Strong understanding of Family Care products, brands, business, and technologies and financial acumen
• Strong understanding of fiber implications within product design
• Strong mentoring skills

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional R&D team to deliver project goals, identifying and drive learning plans, managing project timeline, and driving adherence to key dates/deliverables to ensure project is on-track.
• Lead programs focused on the development and commercialization of tissue innovation, including sustainable fiber implementation and consult/support of Hands and Face Business continuity initiatives.
• Partner with business and market research team members to develop and execute plans to gather consumer insights and drive product innovation in support of strategic business plan goals.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals; significant influence without authority required.
• Provide work direction, while coaching and mentoring members of the cross-functional R&E team.
• Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, Product Safety, and Quality requirements.
• Document knowledge and report research and development work as required by R&D policy and IP needs.

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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees