Sr. Research Scientist-Life Sciences

Sr.

Research Scientist-Life Sciences

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.

In this role, you will:



* Lead fundamental research and applied technologies that support Kimberly-Clark’s global innovation strategies in skin health.


* Involved in various leadership responsibilities, including identifying and delivering technical and innovative solutions aligned with current and emerging global business needs, effectively collaborating with business units and cross-functional teams, and maintaining awareness of technological and competitive developments.


* Foster a diverse and inclusive team environment, be knowledgeable about business needs, and proficiently translate complex technical content for non-technical audiences.


* Lead and conduct in-vitro, bench and/or clinical research to identify or develop technologies that are consumer-centric and aim to enhance existing product forms and/or create new profitable business opportunities for the enterprise.


* Contribute as a research team member or lead Life Sciences research projects which may span from conception through commercialization with cross-functional global partners.


* Collaborate with technical and business leaders (marketing, R&E, sales), internal or external subject matter experts, to conduct basic and applied research that delivers meaningful skin technologies that support business goals in skin health.


* Translate fundamental science and technology through literature research, robust in vitro screening, and in vivo studies.

Secure intellectual property to protect technologies, processes, materials, and products through the appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.


* Deliver external publications consistent with intellectual asset strategies to increase Kimberly-Clark’s technical reputation and open innovation excellence.


* Conduct all communications and transactions with integrity and honesty to establish and maintain a solid business reputation.


* Ensure effective communication of project plans/results to partners, customers, and team members.


* Contribute to an environment where all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to advance business results.


* Consistent role modeling, growth, and coaching towards corporate leadership traits.


* Model safety by following safety procedures, maintaining a s...