Senior Scientist - Projects

Senior Scientist
- Projects 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 ofa 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 professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

The Senior Scientist Projects will lead Research and Development (R&D) projects specific to Poise and Depend Light End Innovation programs for KCNA. As a member of the R&D Team, this individual will collaboratively lead projects through the Innovation Management Framework, building from consumer insights to product design and market launch. This role will work in conjunction with Product Team Members and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to execute projects.

The incumbent reports to an R&D Manager and receives work direction from the Manager and Technical Strategist. This role will give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to 3-10 indirect team members.

Bachelor's degree or higer from an accredited college/university 5+ years of experience in project management and/or product development Proven track record of effectively communicating to and influencing leaders and team members across all levels of the R&D and cross-functional organization Prior experience leading projects from idea to execution Demonstrated ability to provide work directions to team members not in a direct reporting relationship 15-25% in-country travel

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science related field 7+ years of relevant experience Experience in project management/product development, particularly Development & Commercialization (D&C) Work experience across a range of Research & Engineering or Marketing disciplines Strong understanding of Adult Care products, brands, business, and technologies Strong mentoring skills Financial acumen Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

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.

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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.

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,…