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.

In this role, you will:


* Lead product development from Front-End Innovation through Development and Commercialization across multiple initiatives.


* Develop and execute product design strategies aligned with consumer needs and Vision/Migration plans.


* Establish and manage key project milestones, budgets, timelines, and resource forecasts.


* Create and implement learning plans in collaboration with Marketing Research and Innovation Testing teams.


* Analyze consumer research and product testing to inform development decisions and learning strategies.


* Define and execute product specifications and quality plans appropriate to each project phase.


* Facilitate cross-functional discussions with marketing and design teams on product claims and aesthetics.


* Independently manage project responsibilities and communicate progress to key stakeholders.


* Apply research principles and problem-solving skills to identify technical issues and recommend solutions.

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.

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:

Required:


* Bachelor’s or advanced engineering or relevant scientific discipline degree


* A 3+ years relevant product and/or engineering experience in a variety of assignments. 


* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.


* Demonstrated ability to independently manage and drive tasks while coordinating with cross-functional partners.


* Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment.

Preferred:


* Experience in product development of consumer products, design of experiments, and data analysis.


* Demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead small teams to complete assignments and related activities in an acceptable manner. 
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