Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
As the R&D Huggies Technical communication Leader, you will lead the external communication of the Huggies diapers and wipes product features, performance, and benefits. As a member of the R&D Team, you will collaborate with the R&D project teams, Brand teams, and cross functionals including legal in order to develop product demonstrations with the appropriate substantiation.
About You
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:
Develop product innovation stories (key messages & scripts) for use externally with customers, including live and video product demonstrations.
Where needed, write the brief to create any benefit visualization or sizzle videos for customer meetings.
Partner closely with R&D and brand teams to ensure the customer storyline is complementary to overarching brand & customer strategies and stories, and not duplicative.
Partner with Diaper & Wipes R&D project and brand innovation teams to develop the product demonstrations
Ensure all storylines are substantiated for the intended use, i.e. R&D has data to support, legal is aligned to the supporting data
Present technical product design and performance demos for key customer meetings including customer summits, agencies, and Product 101s.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
10 years or more of significant product development experience with consumer products
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders
Preferred (not essential, but desired):
Stellar presenter, engaging with the audience
Able to understand the technical R&D innovation, while also translating that to simple and compelling stories to use in front of external customers
Ability to adjust on the fly – this person will need to shift priorities in the heat of the moment depending on schedules, questions, etc.
Knowledge of technical product innovation, customer, and marketing is ideal
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
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
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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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 local policies.
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.
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Salary Range: 127,600 – 157,600 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.