Senior Scientist Technology (Project Management)

Senior Scientist Technology

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:

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a cross-functional Discovery team to develop Vision innovation plans with a lens on odor control materials. 
• Collaborate with FEI teams to assess and prioritize a pipeline for PC Brands and Materials to deliver on consumer demand spaces and needs.
• Collaborate with PC Materials Team Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Supplier Relationship owners to advance development through Technical Readiness Level 5.   
• Mentor Lead Material Scientists to advance Discovery development efforts. 
• Protect and defend K-C proprietary product and technology through the appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
• Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety and sustainability requirements.

Key Customers:

• KCNA Senior Leadership, KCNA R&E Leadership and Directors, PC R&E Product Teams, PC R&E Process Teams, and KCNA PC Brand / Marketing.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional Discovery team to develop Vision innovation plans with a lens on odor control materials. 
• Collaborate with FEI teams to assess and prioritize a pipeline for PC Brands and Materials to deliver on consumer demand spaces and needs.
• Collaborate with PC Materials Team Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Supplier Relationship owners to advance development through Technical Readiness Level 5.   
• Mentor Lead Material Scientists to advance Discovery development efforts. 
• Protect and defend K-C proprietary product and technology through the appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
• Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety and sustainability requirements.

Key Customers:

• KCNA Senior Leadership, KCNA R&E Leadership and Directors, PC R&E Product Teams, PC R&E Process Teams, and KCNA PC Brand / Marketing.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You 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.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. 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 (hybrid) work 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.

In one of our professional roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• A minimum of 5+ years of in material development.
• Experience effectively communicating and influencing across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in Front End Innovation, Strategic development, or Innovation partnerships with Material Suppliers.
• Ability to provide work direction and coaching to team members to achieve success criteria.
• Demonstrated strengths in key skills: creativity, broad thinking, scientific experimentation methods, analysis and planning/organizing.

Preferred:

• 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience in Kimberly-Clark or similar Personal Consumer Products and Materials.
• Experience with a breadth of personal care product material classes with a proven ability to see beyond current offerings (innovation).
• Experience leading strategic relationships through external suppliers and partners.
• Research experience, including the development of technical study plans (bench, qualitative, quantitative) and translation of results into material innovation opportunities that deliver against consumer insights.

Total Benefits

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.
 

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.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.

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Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. 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. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Neenah - West R&E Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time