Director, KCP R&D Restroom

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

As a Director for the KCP R&D Restroom business, you will be accountable for envisioning, developing, and commercializing end-to-end global innovation that delivers competitively advantaged products to delight customers and delivers global K-C Professional growth. 

In this role, you will:

Be accountable for envisioning, developing, and commercializing global innovation that delivers competitively advantaged technologies, processes and products that delight our customers and delivers global K-C enterprise growth.  The scope of this role is end-to-end: from front end innovation to development, commercialization, and life cycle maximization.

Core team member on both the KCP Global R&D leadership and the Washroom Global Leadership Teams, providing leadership to deliver the R&D plans for Washroom product needs within

Create Strategic and Annual Business Plans through the savvy application of science and technology. 

Develop and implement the Washroom Innovation, Technology, and Intellectual Property Strategy to deliver a robust product pipeline, as the primary driver of growth in our Strategic Business Plans over the next 3 years. 

Indirectly manage internal customers during the global joint business planning process to prioritize innovation and synthesize to develop larger, platform big bets. 

Ensure maximization of ROI on $8MM+ Washroom R&D Budget. 

Partner with and works within KC one R&D to develop and share best practices 

Collaborate with KCP R&D and FEI leaders to develop robust plans for KCP 

Ensure alignment and delivery of regional innovation and renovation programs to drive business results. 

Lead the stage gate innovation process for Washroom Category, including the management of the Washroom portfolio and contributing to overall process improvements. 

Lead and develops talent of R&D Managers and a direct team.  Manages structure and flow of resources to maximize resources and investment. Provides indirect leadership to Regional R&D Managers. 

Lead development of multiple technologies required to create a variety of Washroom products, including Bath Tissue, Towels, Facial Tissue, Skin Care Formulation and related Dispensers.  

Build KCP R&D brand both internally and externally through key partnerships and industry alliances including a variety of industrial and academic development partners. 

Partner with the KCP Supply Chain team and mills to ensure delivery of all key Annual Business Plan, especially to commercialize innovation and to deliver key cost savings programs at K-C internal and external contract manufacturers. 

Core team member of Global One R&E leaders across the enterprise to ensure a holistic approach to talent development, maximizing our resources, adopt/apply and process improvements. 

Accountability for managing, envisioning, and developing talent in numerous technical disciplines, including the following: Material development, Process development, Product development, Packaging engineering , Front-end innovation incubation, Materials and product testing, Industrial design 

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do 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.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline required. MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.  

15 years or more of prior relevant experience with at least 5 years as a Team Leader at senior levels. 

Experience driving clarity in developing and delivering value propositions. 

Proven ability to successfully lead leaders and large teams. 

Track record of continuous improvement and transformational change. 

Experience building strong differentiated innovation pipelines within multiple categories.  

Strong and relevant experience in forming technologies with related advanced technical education preferred. 

Proven experience of strategy development, business case development and utilization of portfolio management and stage gate process to drive ROI and a robust pipeline. 

Cross-functional and/or cross-technology experiences preferred. 

Total Benefits

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.
 

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.

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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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, 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. 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

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

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

Salary Range: 181,220 – 234,260 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 LocationRoswell Building 400

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time