Senior Scientist, R&D Projects (Hybrid)

Kimberly-Clark; Neenah (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Senior Scientist-Projects to lead R&D initiatives within Depend Innovation, partnering with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to drive consumer-focused programs from insight to launch.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety and quality compliance, and mentor 3–10 indirect reports while traveling 15–25% as needed. A strong track record in project leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• 5 years or more 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% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional R&D team to deliver upon project goals.
• Work with Project Team to identify and drive learning plans, manage project timeline and budget, and drive adherence to key dates/deliverables to ensure project is on-track.
• Works closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals; significant influence without authority required.
• Provide work direction, coach, and mentor members of the cross-discipline R&E team.
• Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, Product Safety, and Quality requirements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Senior Scientist-Projects to lead R&D initiatives within Depend Innovation, partnering with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to drive consumer-focused programs from insight to launch.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety and quality compliance, and mentor 3–10 indirect reports while traveling 15–25% as needed. A strong track record in project leadership is essential.