Lead Product Scientist

Lead Product Scientist 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. 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. Job responsibilities include: Scientists at Kimberly-Clark work as a member of an R&D team to develop, optimize, and implement changes in the product, process, material, or technology concepts. The Scientist for this role will improve and optimize product designs for Huggies diapers. The incumbent reports to a manager and receives work direction from a Product Lead or Technical Leader. Lead product development experiments to improve and define the future diaper specification in order to develop winning product propositions and substantiate claims. Support the development and lead portions of the consumer learning plan in conjunction with Marketing Research and Innovation Testing teams. Facilitate discussions with marketing and legal and complete experiments and documentation to support claims substantiation. Incumbent’s primary audience will include R&D team members from product, process and material disciplines at their same level or the level above and below as well as study and design managers Incumbent will regularly influence the decisions and direction provided by the Product lead, the Product Technical leader and the R&D Manager. Incumbent may influence the brand innovation plans and claims substantiation plans through R&E leads listed above, the R&D director, Brand Team members and Legal team members through core team meetings and at key milestones in the learning plan. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university 3 years or more of experience in product development, technology development, executing consumer, and/or technical / scientific studies Strong communication skills Demonstrated strengths in these skills: scientific experimentation methods, analysis and planning/organizing, reading and comprehension of technical literature (and summarizing) 15 – 30% travel is required Preferred (not essential, but desired): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science Prefer 5 years or more of relevant experience Significant work experience in a Research & Development organization Experience in executing both consumer studies and product performance evaluation Experiences and skills in influencing peers and leaders Experience in the development and commercialization stages of product or technology development Experience in various market research methodologies and test methods Understanding of Baby and Child Care products, brands, business and technologies 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 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. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website. 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. Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion. #LI-Hybrid Salary Range: 87,260 – 107,780 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 Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.