Lead Product Scientist
Core
Lead product development experiments to define future diaper specifications and substantiate consumer claims for Huggies and other Kimberly-Clark brands.
Role type
Senior IC product scientist (consumer goods R&D)
Builds
Product features (diaper specifications) and substantiated marketing claims
Domain
Consumer packaged goods (baby care/hygiene) + scientific experimentation
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
scientific experimentation methods, analysis and planning, reading and comprehension of technical literature, consumer study execution, product performance evaluation
Preferred skills
engineering or science degree, influencing peers and leaders, commercialization stage experience, market research methodologies, baby and child care product knowledge
Technologies
consumer learning plans, test methods, legal claims documentation
Responsibilities
Lead product development experiments to improve and define future diaper specification, Support development and lead portions of consumer learning plan, Facilitate discussions with marketing and legal to complete experiments and documentation, Influence decisions provided by Product lead and R&D Manager, Influence brand innovation plans and claims substantiation plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC