Lead Scientist Product

Kimberly-Clark USA; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Benefits overview

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Lead Scientist Product to drive product systems development for multiple initiatives across the FDA Class II regulated lifecycle. You will lead design controls, risk management, and specification management while guiding cross-functional teams through design control processes to achieve milestones and budget targets.

You will mentor junior team members, collaborate with marketing and design on claims and aesthetics, and ensure quality plans match project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline required.
• 3+ years of experience in research or engineering, product and material development; overall 5+ years in consumer products or related fields.
• Proven track record of resolving complex problems for development initiatives.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative cross-functional structure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Lead product systems development efforts for multiple projects across FDA Class II regulated product development cycles.
• Learn and execute Product Development processes: design controls, risk management, specification management and process validation.
• Guide cross-functional quality, engineering, research and manufacturing team members through design control processes.
• Lead development of product milestones, budget, timeline, and resource forecasts for assigned projects.
• Ensure development and execution of product specifications and quality plans appropriate for each project phase.
• Facilitate discussions with marketing and the design team regarding claims and aesthetics.
• Provide mentorship to junior members of the product development team.
• Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited assistance and direction.
• Identify complex technical issues to determine root causes and develop solutions.
• Build mastery of medical device product development principles and test methods and apply them on development projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline

Tools

ETQ

Job description

Lead Scientist Product

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it's all here for you-innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we're out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In this role, you will:

• Lead product systems development efforts for multiple projects and initiatives across the range of FDA Class II regulated product development cycle. This spans from early front-end innovation, development and commercialization, through post market surveillance.
• Learn and execute the Product Development processes: design controls, risk management, specification management and process validation.
• Guide cross-functional quality, engineering, research and manufacturing team members through the design control processes
• Lead development of product key milestones, budget, timeline, and resource forecast for assigned project(s).
• Ensure development and execution of product specification and quality plans appropriate for phase of project.
• Facilitate discussions with marketing and the design team regarding claims and aesthetics.
• Provides mentorship to junior members of the product development team.
• Plan and carry out project responsibility with limited assistance and direction.
• Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems to achieve unit objectives. Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause, develop and recommend solutions.
• Build mastery of medical device product development principles and test methods and apply them successfully on development projects.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline
• 3+ years of experience in research or engineering, product and material development, overall 5+ years industry experience in consumer products and/or related fields.
• Proven track record of ability to resolve complex problems for development initiatives.
• The ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative cross functional structure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in class I and II medical device development.
• Strong knowledge in the consumer goods product and/or material development cycles.
• Product and material Knowledge of Tampons, Pessaries, Pads and Liners.
• Experience with ETQ or related systems.
• Experience and thought leadership in Quality Management Systems, Design Control, Design Verification/Validation and Risk Management.
• A demonstrated ability to work with global stakeholders.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That's why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration - helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

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, gen