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Kimberly-Clark · 1 day ago

Lead Scientist - Product Development

USA-WI-Neenah

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $108K/yr

3+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is a leading company known for its iconic brands such as Huggies and Kleenex. They are seeking a Lead Scientist in Product Development to lead product development experiments, improve product designs, and support marketing research initiatives.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead product development experiments to improve and define the future diaper specification in order to develop winning product propositions and substantiate claims

Support the development or and lead portions of the consumer learning plan in conjunction with Marketing Research and Innovation Testing teams

Facilitate discussions with marketing and legal and complete experiments and documentation to support claims substantiation

Qualification

Product developmentScientific experimentationTechnical studiesAnalysisPlanningMarket research methodologiesConsumer studiesProduct performance evaluationBaby Care productsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

3 years or more of experience in product development, technology development, executing consumer, and/or technical / scientific studies

Strong communication skills

Demonstrated strengths in these skills: scientific experimentation methods, analysis and planning/organizing, reading and comprehension of technical literature (and summarizing)

15 – 30% travel is required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Prefer 5+ years of relevant experience

Significant work experience in a Research & Development organization

Experience in executing both consumer studies and product performance evaluation

Experiences and skills in influencing peers and leaders

Experience in the development and commercialization stages of product or technology development

Experience in various market research methodologies and test methods

Understanding of Baby and Child Care products, brands, business and technologies

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

Glassdoor4.0

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.

Founded in 1872

Irving, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.careersatkc.com

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