Senior Scientist, Competitive Intelligence
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Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were 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 youll bring your professional expertise talent and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic ground-breaking brands. In this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
The Senior Scientist Global R&D Competitive Intelligence plays a critical role in advancing Kimberly-Clarks understanding of the competitive landscape. This role provides technical leadership in benchmarking internal and competitive products codifying best-in-class design elements and generating data-supported insights that guide innovation cost optimization and consumer-centric design is a high-impact role for someone eager to operate at the intersection of data design and strategy. The ideal candidate brings experience with data automation and AI-driven analysis to accelerate insight generation improve benchmarking efficiency and enable smarter product decisions. Youll help shape global product direction by delivering analysis that challenges assumptions identifies opportunities and influences critical R&D role offers broad exposure cross-functional collaboration and visibility to senior leadership ideal for those who are intellectually curious action oriented and passionate about driving meaningful outcomes.
This role is part of a collaborative purpose-driven team that values intellectual curiosity analytical excellence and practical impact. You will report to a Senior Manager known for transparency growth-minded coaching and fostering cross-functional alignment to get real results. There is an expectation for global travel of 30% and flexibility to work across global time zones.
In this role you will:
- Execute and support benchmarking programs that evaluate the performance cost and consumer perception of competitive and internal products within the Adult & Feminine Care (AFC) and Baby & Child Care (BCC) categories.
- Support the development of the Mind the Gap strategic framework by synthesizing data across technical consumer and economic dimensions to identify areas of opportunity or advantage.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D Marketing Product Stewardship Finance Supply Chain and Legal to contextualize insights ensure alignment and influence key development decisions.
- Integrate consumer feedback lab testing and technical analysis to produce compelling insight-rich reports that are consumable by senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Build product material and cost understanding to support trade-off decisions that advance product performance protect the consumer experience and drive cost transformation.
- Advance continuous improvement of benchmarking processes tools and knowledge-sharing platforms to increase speed repeatability and value creation.
- Adhere to safety quality and regulatory standards and practices while safeguarding K-C intellectual property and confidential information.
What Success Looks Like
- Develop and deliver competitive benchmarking that influences at least 3 major product or cost transformation decisions within the first year.
- Build strong working relationships with segment leaders and R&D partners globally.
- Launch or improve a standardized process or tool to elevate the teams benchmarking efficiency and visibility.
- Drive clarity on key trade-offs between cost performance and consumer experience for pipeline innovations.
- Lead and grow the global Competitive Intelligence community of practice fostering best practice sharing tool development and collaboration across segment teams to elevate Mind the Gap impact and speed.
About Us
Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand 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 wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.
At Kimberly-Clark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its 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 were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team youll 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 youll 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:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Material Science Chemistry or related technical discipline. Advanced degree preferred; a minimum of 7 years of R&D Product Development or Supply Chain experience preferably in Personal Care or CPG sector experience preferred.
- Prior experience in product testing performance analysis or consumer research is highly valued.
- Deep curiosity and technical understanding of product and material design particularly in absorbency softness fit packaging and other sensory and performance attributes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources to generate clear insights and recommendations. Experience with data automation and AI driven analysis is preferred.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Excel) to develop actionable reporting; Familiarity with LEAN Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies is plus.
- Effective communicator both written and verbal with experience presenting to cross-functional stakeholders; Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across global and local teams.
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview see .
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 seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our 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.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the roles country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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Salary Range:USDAt 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 OfficeAdditional Locations
Roswell Building 300Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
