Lead Scientist Product

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development efforts for multiple projects and initiatives across the range of product development cycle. This spans from early Front End Innovation, development and commercialization, through post market surveillance.
• 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 and execution of product design strategy to deliver desired consumer benefits while ensuring alignment with Vision/Migration plans.
• 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.
• Facilitate discussions with marketing and the design team regarding claims and aesthetics.
• Plan and carry out project responsibility with limited assistance and direction.
• Communicate and document project plans and results to key customers.
• 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.
• Build mastery of medical device product development principles and test methods and apply them successfully on development projects.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s or advanced degree in related major scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. May also include other relevant disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments.
• Knowledge and background in product development, including associated tools and methodologies.
• A demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process or product related initiatives.
• 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.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently or with multiple functions in a project team, such as: legal, safety, regulatory, external design and engineering, quality, testing facilities, market research, marketing, and product supply.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestic and international.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s or advanced degree in related major scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. May also include other relevant disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments.
• Knowledge and background in product development, including associated tools and methodologies.
• A demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process or product related initiatives.
• 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.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently or with multiple functions in a project team, such as: legal, safety, regulatory, external design and engineering, quality, testing facilities, market research, marketing, and product supply.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestic and international.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with FDA regulated devices and Design and Document Control processes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits suite including 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.
• Flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid time off.
• Discounts on products and services.
• Volunteer time off.
• Wellness programs.
• Parental leave.
• Family and medical leave.
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Subsidized parking.
• On-site fitness center.
• On-site cafeteria.
• On-site childcare.
• On-site wellness events.
• On-site training and development opportunities.
• On-site social events.
• On-site recreational activities.
• On-site sports leagues.
• On-site employee recognition programs.
• On-site mentorship programs.
• On-site diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• On-site employee resource groups.
• On-site volunteer opportunities.
• On-site community service days.
• On-site wellness challenges.
• On-site health fairs.
• On-site mental health resources.
• On-site financial wellness resources.
• On-site family wellness resources.
• On-site caregiver support resources.
• On-site eldercare support resources.
• On-site pet care resources.
• On-site pet-friendly amenities.
• On-site pet-sitting services.
• On-site pet grooming services.
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