Senior Product Scientist

Senior Product Scientist

Job Description

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 a Senior Product Scientist, you will be working on the Front End of Innovation (FEI) leading the identification and development of early stage product improvement ideas/concepts for Kleenex feeding the FEI Funnel, and chartering projects through the FEI council and transitioning to our IMF Stage gate process. You will work in conjunction with product development team members, marketing Strategy & Innovation, marketing research Insights & Analytics, and other cross-functional teams.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the R&E Innovation Process to identify and develop product improvement opportunities for Kleenex.

• Manage Front End of Innovation (FEI) funnel projects to meet deadlines, success criteria and budgets.

• Complete one-page documents on funnel ideas and present them to a steering team for endorsement.

• Incorporate benefit hierarchy, brand foundational tools, fundamentals, competitive insights and category/consumer insights into funnel idea development.

• Employ innovative approaches based on available scientific knowledge to projects from front end to transition to commercialization teams.

• Provide leadership to the FEI lab and driving prototype development.

• Provide leadership to the development of claims, demos and visualizations of the benefits of our products.

• Ensure that funnel ideas and development work is documented, stored, accessible and communicated.

• Support customer facing initiatives to optimize business results.

• Protect and defend K-C proprietary product and technology through the appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.

• Share, adopt, and adapt concepts, innovation, and product solutions from the globe/regional partners.

• Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, Product Safety, and Quality requirements.

•  Interface effectively with the other work stream teams to ensure business success. · Coach and mentor junior scientists

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 R&D 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:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and 5 years of experience in product development, technology development, executing consumer and/or technical/scientific studies

• Strong communication skills and ability to influence leadership across all levels of the R&E and cross-functional organizations

• Demonstrated strengths in the areas of: scientific experiment methods/analysis, planning/organizing, developing learning plans, comprehension of technical literature and executing consumer research

• Experience in executing consumer research through various market research methodologies and test methods

• Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship

• Strong mentoring skills

• 10-20% in-country travel

Preferred (not essential, but desired):

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science related field

· Prefer 10 years or more of relevant experience

· Significant experience in product development and demonstrated ability to execute various stages of product or technology development

· Work experience across a range of Research & Engineering or Marketing disciplines

· Understanding of Family Care products, brands, business, and technologies

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