The Administrative Assistant for Research & Development (R&D) provides critical support enabling technical teams to focus on innovation, project advancement, and operational excellence for Kimberly-Clark Professional's global portfolio.
Requirements
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills; attention to detail is crucial.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Capability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
- Experience with SAP, Concur, or other ERP/expense systems preferred.
- Proactive problem solver; comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
Responsibilities
- Calendar Management: Schedule and coordinate meetings, resolve conflicts, and prioritize key activities for R&D leaders and teams.
- Communication: Prepare and distribute internal communications, reports, and project documents; liaise with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Document Management: Organize and maintain digital/physical records, update presentations and project materials.
- Event Coordination: Plan and manage logistics for R&D events, workshops, and site visits.
- Travel & Expenses: Arrange travel, process expenses, and handle purchasing and invoicing for the department.
- Project Tracking: Monitor milestones and deadlines; support onboarding and orientation for new team members.
- Resource Management: Oversee office and lab supply inventory; coordinate with facilities and IT for equipment and workspace needs.
Other
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in administrative roles, ideally within technical, scientific, or R&D environments.
- This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s location only.
- Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
- 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.
