Lead Product Scientist – Consumer Innovation & Impact

Kimberly-Clark; Neenah (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Wisconsin invites applicants for an R&E role focused on consumer-centric product development. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovations from scoping through commercialization, ensuring safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. You’ll lead qualification plans, mentor junior members, and partner with Marketing to translate concepts into market-ready products.

Local candidates eligible to work in the U.S. only are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• 3+ years of industry experience in research or engineering, product/material development, project management roles or other related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and across functional boundaries to complete projects within required timeframes.
• Exceptional skills effectively communicating/translating complex technical concepts to others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within project teams to understand business innovation plans and leverage to lead development from a consumer and product design standpoint to meet business and project objectives.
• Lead product development efforts for single or multiple projects from initial scoping and definition of success criteria through commercialization.
• Develop and lead product qualification plans in partnership with Materials, Process, Manufacturing, and Supply teams.
• Lead the interaction with the Marketing team to ensure product design meets concept and aligns with strategy.
• Develop and leverage deep product expertise and leverage knowledge cross-functionally to field questions for LCM, DtV, competitive claims, etc.
• Ensure development and execution of product specifications and quality plans appropriate for phase of project.
• Facilitate discussions with marketing and the brand design team regarding performance attributes, aesthetics, claims and benefits visualizations to bring innovations to life.
• Protect and defend Kimberly-Clark proprietary product and technology through the appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
• Provides mentorship to junior members of the product development team.
• Communicate and document project plans and results to key customers.
• Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective implementer of research principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
• Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety and sustainability requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Product development

Technical communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering or science degree

Job description

Kimberly-Clark in Wisconsin invites applicants for an R&E role focused on consumer-centric product development. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovations from scoping through commercialization, ensuring safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. You’ll lead qualification plans, mentor junior members, and partner with Marketing to translate concepts into market-ready products.

Local candidates eligible to work in the U.S. only are encouraged to apply.