You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

As a Consumer Insights Senior Scientist for this role will have extensive experience in product development to include the use of design thinking principles, competitive intelligence and analysis of insights, the ability to take ideas and insights and translate into new or improved concepts and/or prototypes, the ability to develop and execute against product learning plans, the ability to develop and use standard bench methods for testing and evaluation, the ability to execute consumer research methods, as well as solid project management and project leadership skills.

Candidates should have experience delivering new product solutions in support of an innovation pipeline to fuel growth. This position requires an individual with a passion for delivering products and solutions that meet consumer needs.

This position requires effective stakeholder management within R&E, Marketing, Procurement, Product Supply, Finance and Legal. The incumbent reports to an R&D Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Lead product development efforts in support of the innovation, design, development, and optimization of nonwovens materials used in consumer and KCP products.

• Develop and implement research methodologies, including surveys, focus groups, and other qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

• Lead and teach others on product design and prototyping to showcase nonwoven material innovation for testing, demonstrating, and driving portfolio/business decisions.

• Conduct consumer research to identify trends, needs, and preferences and translate into material learning plans and specifications.

• Advocate for the consumer by empathizing with and understanding their needs. Teach others to use design thinking principles to understand consumer insights, claims and product benefits.

• Analyze and interpret data to identify patterns and insights that inform the creation of claims and generation of benefit visualizations to drive adoption of new and improved nonwoven materials.

• Construct and write concepts and ensure nonwoven material and process teams champion key consumer benefits and claims from concept to commercialization.

• Consult on the development of learning plans. Find synergies and gaps in learning plans and/or improve the research planning process.

• Lead and train team members on the appropriate consumer research tools to use to deliver against project goals.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in related major scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in product development.

• Demonstrated knowledge of consumer and/or KCP product designs and how nonwoven materials interact and impact their preference and performance.

• Experience as a product lead on product development projects.

• Demonstrated leadership to achieving results.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of time globally.

Preferred:

• Experience using consumer insights, data, design thinking and scientific methodologies to solve problems and articulate recommendations.

• Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark products, procedures, and processes.

• Solid customer facing communication skills in technical and business settings are highly encouraged.

• Effective in a rapidly evolving environment and work across organizational and regional boundaries.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day, and it takes the best people to make that happen.

We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform, especially when it comes to product and process innovation. Our customers are always looking for new and better. Our competitors won’t stop evolving. And our communities demand responsible corporate practices. We need bold, transformative ideas from people who can turn them into reality. That means there’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

About You

You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when your work makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

We always ask, “How can we improve this?” and we’re looking for like-minded people. This is one business that’s not chained to the status quo. “Good enough” isn’t good enough here. We stay ahead by keeping on top of trends, recognizing market gaps and looking to fill those gaps in ways that give us an advantage. In our diverse workforce, we encourage and guide each other to explore new ground, glad for the unique perspectives and skills every person brings. Join us in our rewarding and profitable journey.

Total Benefits

Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. 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.

To Be Considered

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Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Travel may include less than 10% of work time. Travel may also include travel via aircrafts and motor vehicles to various locations, if applicable. Varying working conditions may include prolonged sitting, typing and viewing computer/laptop screens, along with occasional bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, climbing, twisting, stooping, walking and standing.

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Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.