Senior Scientist Materials

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.

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:

• Leadership for strategy development, front‑end innovation, and short/mid‑term execution of materials‑based projects and initiatives.
• Work with external and internal vendors, product scientists, process engineers, and cross‑functional team members in both KCNA and Global regions. The Senior Scientist connects the material to performance and higher‑order benefits for an improved overall consumer experience.
• This role also requires the ability to closely work with key internal/external customers to understand consumer/business needs.
• The Senior Scientist then translates into technical proposals or point‑of‑views to execute programs in alignment with manufacturing for material qualifications.
• Responsibilities include implementing material qualifications of ongoing tampons projects to meet objectives, developing capability with junior scientists, providing consulting and problem‑solving expertise, working closely with procurement to generate value propositions, developing short‑term and long‑term strategy, and creatively innovating for consumer benefits.
• Travel will be required up to 20%.

• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline. Alternatively, demonstrated equivalent scientific ability, based on relevant experience (Material Science/Research/Development or nonwovens knowledge) and appropriate education.
• 8+ years of experience in a variety of R&E product/material development roles or other related experience.
• A demonstrated ability to work as a project leader to lead the project across functional stages and gates within required time frames.
• Solid understanding of material properties and their impact on product performance.
• Exceptional communication skills. Has the ability to effectively translate complex technical concepts to others.

• Experience in feminine care and Class II consumer products and materials.
• Experience in working with suppliers to manage the relationship and execute the innovation program to create value.

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’ll enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see

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.

Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 USD. 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.

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