Senior Scientist Product

Kimberly-Clark; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Neenah (US) seeks a senior R&E professional to lead diaper discovery programs and mentor junior scientists. You will shape product design with Marketing and R&D teams, while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and documentation of key learnings.

The role requires 5+ years in project management or product development, strong communication across levels, and travel up to 25%. A Bachelor’s degree (engineering or science) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• 5+ years in project management and/or product development.
• Experience communicating across R&E and cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing learning plans and consumer research.
• Ability to guide team members not in direct reporting lines.
• 25% travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide product leadership across Diaper Discovery programs and seed ideas.
• Collaborate with R&D project leads, Marketing, I&A, and Personal Care R&E; mentor junior scientists.
• Lead interactions with Marketing to ensure product design aligns with strategy.
• Protect proprietary products and technologies via patents and trade secrets.
• Document learnings and coach junior team members in documentation practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Coordinate with other work streams to drive business success.
• Mentor junior scientists.

Skills

Project management

Product development

Cross-functional communication

Mentoring

Learning plans

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Job description

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 were made to create Better Care for a Better World: 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.

About You

In one of our R&E roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

• Provide product leadership across the Diaper Discovery programs and seed ideas.
• Working with the R&D project leads, Marketing, and I&A team as well as Personal Care R&E, develop learning plans and execute them, as well as mentor other more junior scientists on the team.
• Lead the interaction with the Marketing team to ensure product design meets our concept and is on strategy.
• Protect and defend Kimberly-Clark proprietary products and technology through the appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
• Document key learnings and significant research findings in a searchable, retrievable format and coach junior team members in their documentation practices.
• Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety and sustainability requirements.
• Interface effectively with the other work stream teams to ensure business success.
• Mentor junior scientists.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• 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&E and cross-functional organization.
• Must have experience with developing learning plans and executing consumer research.
• Demonstrated ability to provide work directions to team members not in a direct reporting relationship.
• 15 - 25% travel, in-country and international.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science related field.
• Prefer 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in product development, particularly in FEI.
• Passion for Innovation.
• Work experience across a range of Research & Development.
• Strong understanding of Baby Care products, brands, business, and technologies.
• Strong mentoring skills.
• Financial acumen.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

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, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

Grade 9: Grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country.

Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Neenah - West R&E Office

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time