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Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Andrex®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, 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.

This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.

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 centre.

We are looking for someone who is a serial innovator with a strong track record of developing and commercialising winning innovations, has an entrepreneurial mindset together with outstanding technical problem solve and ability to build strong and effective partnerships within the R&D organisation and the broader multi-functional team.

In this role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Providing in depth consumer understanding and product/process expertise to lead the development of winning product propositions

• Ensuring adherence to Quality, Product Safety and Regulatory requirements

• Leading qualification and commercialisation of new products in partnership with Product Supply teams

• A key player in driving forward our ambitious Sustainability agenda

• Providing protection to technologies, processes, materials, and products through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets

• Working as part of multi-functional team to provide R&D leadership on assigned innovation/renovation projects: leading design and development phases of the project to ensure consumer & technical qualification is completed and ensure the delivery and commercialisation of product propositions that meet key success criteria.

• Planning and carrying out project responsibilities with limited assistance and direction leveraging research principles, scientific analysis, and project management tools.

• Ensuring seamless handover to LCM and mill teams to ensure an un-interrupted transfer of R&D project ownership through to launch, providing on-going consultation on any in-market follow-ups & support.

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

• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related major scientific field or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university

• Preferably 5-10 years of experience in a variety of technical assignments in a professional R&D or engineering capacity

• Experience of providing R&D support to qualify new product start-ups & facilitate handover to Product Supply/external contract manufacturers

• Strong product design/development experience and proven ability to translate consumer needs/wishes into product proposals/ideas, and then developing & qualifying products from technical & consumer point of view

• Strong Technical Curiosity: be an idea generator and a consumer & brand champion with good technical know how

• Strong verbal/written communication & influencing skills

• Good collaboration & team working skills

• Experience working with external contract manufacturers would be preferred

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.

• Market-leading pension contribution.

• Bonus scheme.

• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.

• Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.

• 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.

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.

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Applicable for Poland and Slovakia: Annual Base Salary Range and the Incentive Plan (if applicable): will be communicated prior to the interview. At Kimberly-Clark, we are committed to fostering fairness, equity, and transparency in everything we do, including our recruitment practices. Whether you are already part of our team or considering joining us, you will have visibility of all the key pay and benefit elements, prior to the interview. Along with a competitive pay, our positions typically offer additional performance-based incentives (if applicable to the role) we offer a range of benefits enhancing your life, health and prosperity over time. But pay is just one part of our offering. We also offer you opportunities to grow, thrive and make an impact. We are committed to equal pay for work of equal value and use gender-neutral criteria in determining compensation and career progression. These principles guide our approach to pay transparency.