Kimberly-Clark is looking to advance its global innovation strategies in skin health by exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, and advancing scientific understanding in the life sciences field.
Requirements
- Expert level knowledge of cell and tissue research techniques: Cell culture techniques, in vitro tissue constructs, ex vivo models, nucleic acid isolation, (qRT-PCR), development of genomic constructs, flow cytometry, signal transduction mechanisms, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and data analytics.
- Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing innovative methodologies, achieving protocol standardization, and conducting rigorous data analysis to produce reliable results.
- Experience conducting in-vivo research for developing fundamental information and the evaluation of innovative technologies.
- Proficiency in computer coding (R, Python, JMP) for analyzing large data sets (bioinformatics) and familiarity with biostatistical concepts.
- Expertise in epithelial cell (skin) biology, including transcriptomics, epigenetics and cell signaling mechanisms.
- Proficient in utilizing primary cell culture, co-cultures, and an in vitro tissue construct to screen technologies to predict clinical performance.
- Proven track record in driving skin health innovation by leveraging AI and sensor-based research.
Responsibilities
- Lead fundamental research and applied technologies that support Kimberly-Clark’s global innovation strategies in skin health.
- Lead and conduct in-vitro, bench and/or clinical research to identify or develop technologies that are consumer-centric and aim to enhance existing product forms and/or create new profitable business opportunities for the enterprise.
- Contribute as a research team member or lead Life Sciences research projects which may span from conception through commercialization with cross-functional global partners.
- Collaborate with technical and business leaders (marketing, R&E, sales), internal or external subject matter experts, to conduct basic and applied research that delivers meaningful skin technologies that support business goals in skin health.
- Translate fundamental science and technology through literature research, robust in vitro screening, and in vivo studies.
- Secure intellectual property to protect technologies, processes, materials, and products through the appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
- Deliver external publications consistent with intellectual asset strategies to increase Kimberly-Clark’s technical reputation and open innovation excellence.
Other
- Involved in various leadership responsibilities, including identifying and delivering technical and innovative solutions aligned with current and emerging global business needs, effectively collaborating with business units and cross-functional teams, and maintaining awareness of technological and competitive developments.
- Foster a diverse and inclusive team environment, be knowledgeable about business needs, and proficiently translate complex technical content for non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage diversity and function as a mentor for junior scientists, acting as a role model in the application of the scientific method to solve problems of importance for Kimberly-Clark.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
