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Kimberly-Clark · 1 month ago

Lead Product Developer

Kimberly-Clark is a leading company known for its iconic brands such as Huggies and Kleenex, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. In this role, the Lead Product Developer will spearhead product development efforts, manage project timelines and budgets, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful product commercialization.

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Responsibilities

Lead product development efforts for single or multiple projects through development and commercialization/launch
Lead development and execution of product design strategy to deliver desired marketing plans and benefits
Lead development of product key milestones, budget, timeline, and resource forecast for assigned projects
Manage development and lead execution of learning plan and study designs in conjunction with Marketing Research and Innovation Testing teams
Ensure development and execution of product specification and quality plans appropriate for phase of project
Facilitate discussions with marketing and the brand design team regarding claim, benefit visualizations, and aesthetics
Interact with other product developers, process and materials within the R&D function across Feminine Care. The customers include leadership, marketing, finance and supply chain

Qualification

Product developmentTechnology developmentScientific experimentationConsumer studiesTechnical studiesInfluencing skillsPlanningOrganizingTechnical literature comprehensionCommunication skills

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and 3+ years of relevant experience
3+ years of experience in product development and/or technology development
Experience in executing consumer and/or technical/scientific studies
Strong communication and influencing skills
Demonstrated strength: scientific experimentation methods, analysis and planning/organizing, reading and comprehension of technical literature
Flexibility to travel internationally

Preferred

Growth mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo

Benefits

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.

Company

Kimberly-Clark

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Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.

H1B Sponsorship

Kimberly-Clark has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (38)
2024 (14)
2023 (31)
2022 (24)
2021 (10)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Craig Stephen Slavtcheff
Chief R&D Officer
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John Carmichael
President, North America
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