R&D Manager - Bladder Leak Pads, Guards & Liners

About the role

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. You’ll help shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of up to 12 direct reports to develop and commercialize product solutions to deliver unmet customer needs in the key segment areas.
• People leadership to include talent development, performance management, compensation planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members to execute product development work and improve Poise and Depend Light End business results.
• Develop product timelines and learning plans to integrate into project team to understand critical milestones and priorities.
• Develop and manage the budget and resource forecast relating to projects.
• Drive key business decisions for project launches, success criteria, approach, etc.
• Communicate fully and effectively with leaders, team members, and peers as is required to drive business results and manage risk.
• Break down barriers for team members ensuring objective delivery in alignment with deadlines or direct them to the Adult Care Director for escalation and guidance.
• Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability.
• Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development policy are fully supported.

  Qualifications

  • Demonstrated leadership skills providing work direction to a multi-functional team.
  • Experience developing and executing product development work in R&D.
  • Experience navigating through ambiguity and complexity.
  • Ability to influence people at all organizational levels, drive decision-making and execute complex projects on demanding timelines.
  • Ability to operate with a growth mindset and have strong mental fortitude to lead a team through challenges.
  • A history of delivering strong results for the business.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Prior experience conducting performance reviews and providing direct coaching to team members.
    • Prior experience collaborating across functions/departments to drive balanced business decisions.
    • Prior experience on Adult Care projects.
    • Prior experience as an R&D project leader.

      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.

      Flexibility

      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

      If you're interested in this role, 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.

      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.