Senior Scientist - Projects

Senior Scientist - Projects

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.

The Senior Scientist Projects will lead Research and Development (R&D) projects specific to Huggies® Diapers Innovation programs for Kimberly-Clark North America.

As a member of the R&D Team, this individual will collaboratively lead projects through the Innovation Management Framework, building from consumer insights to product design and market launch.  This role will work in conjunction with Product Team Members and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to execute projects.  The incumbent reports to an R&D Manager and receives work direction from the Manager and Technical Leader.  This role will give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to 3-10 indirect team members.

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 degree from an accredited college/university


* A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and/or product development


* Proven track record of effectively communicating to and influencing leaders and team members across all levels of the R&D and cross-functional organization


* Prior experience leading projects from idea to execution


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


* 15-25% in-country travel

Preferred:


* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science related field


* Prefer 7+ years of relevant experience


* Experience in project management/product development, particularly Development & Commercialization (D&C)


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


* Deep understanding of Baby and Child Care products, brands, business, and technologies

About Us

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