Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Research Technical Leader Product

Kimberly-Clark Corporation$127K — $157K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 10+ years of product development experience with consumer products.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence organizational leaders.
  • Preferred: 10+ years in Child Care garments or similar products.
  • Preferred: Deep understanding of Baby Care consumers.
  • Preferred: Technical expertise in product design with cross-functional knowledge in materials or processes.
  • Preferred: Deep understanding of various garment product types.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product strategies for Pull-Ups and Goodnites.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create long-term innovation plans for child care products.
  • Champion the FEI process to drive new product ideas from inception to market.
  • Ensure ongoing consumer and technical insights are integrated across product platforms.
  • Make key strategic product decisions that impact product forms and asset strategies.
  • Coach and mentor indirect team members on best practices.
  • Present and influence senior leadership on product innovation plans.

Benefits

  • Flexible work model blending remote and in-person collaboration.
  • Comprehensive benefits suite including 401(k) and profit sharing.
  • Focus on employee well-being and success through supportive resources.
Full Job Description
Research Technical Leader Product

Job Description

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:
  • The R&E Technical Leader Child Care Garments FEI position will
  • Lead Product Strategies for Pull-Ups, and Goodnites
  • Collaborate across Brand Strategy, Innovation, Marketing, Insights and Analytics, and R&E to determine the long-term innovation plan for Child products.
  • Champion our FEI process to enable strong new product ideas from initial idea to successful transition to our Develop & Commercialize teams.
  • Ensure strong fundamental consumer and technical learning is evergreen across our product platforms.
  • Lead key product strategic decision making.
  • Coach and mentor indirect team members on product and consumer best practices.
  • Present and influence our leadership teams to the Child Care product innovation plans.
  • Help drive specific Power programs in the Child Care space.
  • Work across boundaries within R&D and beyond to drive and influence the organization.
  • The incumbent reports as well as partners with an R&E Senior Manager and will give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to indirect team members
  • Lead decisions that are strategic in nature with lasting impacts to our product forms which can impact on our asset strategies.
  • Key R&D influencer of the childcare portfolio.
  • Presents and influences the Sector leaders.


To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 10+ years of significant product development experience with consumer products.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence leaders.


Preferred:
  • 10+ years of experience in Child Care pants or other garment variants.
  • Deep understanding of BCC consumers.
  • Technical expertise in product design and some cross-functional experience in materials and/or process.
  • Deep understanding of garment product variants.


Total Benefits

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. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com

Neenah, Wisconsin

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
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.

To Be Considered
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Grade 8: Compensation may vary by location

Salary Range: 127,600 - 157,600 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, 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.

Primary Location
Neenah - West R&E Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

About Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark is leading the world in essentials for a better life. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 58,000 employees worldwide and manufacturing operations in 37 countries, Kimberly-Clark posted sales of $21.1 billion in 2012. Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, almost a quarter of the world's population trust K-C's brand and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex®, Scott®, Viva® Towels, Cottonelle®, Huggies®, Pull-Ups®, Goodnites®, U by Kotex®, Kotex®, Poise®, and Depend®, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or 2 share position in more than 80 countries.

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Learn more about Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1872
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$19.1 billion
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