Lead Scientist - Product Job Description 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. This position reports into the AFC R&E Feminine Care team. The incumbent will have primary accountabilities for product development activities for U by Kotex product variants with focus on, but not limited to, tampons and regulated devices, spanning innovation, development and commercialization, through post market surveillance. This role will work in conjunction with Product Team members, Engineering, Materials, Marketing, Sales, Quality and Manufacturing to lead product activities for projects. The incumbent reports to an R&E Manager and receives work direction from the Manager, Technical Leader, and Project Leader. Works closely with the Quality, Marketing, Product Supply, Materials, and Engineering teams among others, to achieve project goals. In this role you will: * Identify and commercialize product innovation aligned to meet consumer and business needs within the UbyKotex business. * Develop mastery in and adhere to Design and Document Control processes and principles, as required in the development and support of FDA regulated devices. * 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. * Manage development and lead execution of learning plan in conjunction with Marketing Research and Innovation Testing teams. * Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective implementer of research principles, scientific analysis, and project management. * Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems to achieve unit objectives. Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause, develop and recommend solutions. * Provides mentorship to junior members of the product development team. About Us Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands-and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. In one of our professional roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: * Bachelor's or advanced engineering or relevant scientific discipline degree * A minimum of 3-5 years relevant product and/or engineering experience in a variety of assignments. * Strong analytical skills. * Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment. * Ability to travel up to 25% domestic and international Preferred: * Experience in product development of consumer products, design of experiments, and data analysis. * Demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead small teams to complete assignments and related activities in an acceptable manner. * Working knowledge and/or direct experience with Design and Document Control processes and principles, as required in the development and support of FDA regulated devices is preferred. * Displayed strength of building relationships and build trust characteristics when working cross functionally. * Desire and awareness to seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation. Total Benefits Here are a few of the benefits you'd enjoy in this role working for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com. Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment. Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents. Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events. Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare. 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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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 pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 - when prompted for employee ID, say "OTHER CALLER" - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request. 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 Primary Location Neenah - West R&E Office Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time