Senior Manager - Innovation & Scientific Communications

Senior Manager - Innovation & Scientific Communications

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role.

Neither are we.

Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference.

Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU. 

In this role, you will:

At Kimberly-Clark, we’re transforming how our iconic brands innovate to meet the needs of consumers around the world.

The Sr.

Manager, Innovation and Scientific Communications will help shape and share the stories of that transformation — elevating how our Research & Development (R&D) teams create the next generation of essential products that improve lives.

This role will develop and execute communications strategies that bring our science, technology, and innovation pipeline to life — engaging employees, building pride among R&D teams, and enhancing Kimberly-Clark’s reputation as a global innovation leader.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders across R&D, Brand, and Corporate Communications to connect innovation to our business strategy and purpose, making complex science accessible and inspiring to diverse audiences.

What You’ll Do


* Develop and execute internal and external communications strategies that bring Kimberly-Clark’s innovation priorities and scientific breakthroughs to life.


* Create compelling stories and content that showcase how our R&D teams, technologies, and innovation are driving growth and sustainability.


* Advise R&D leaders on communication strategies that build engagement, foster innovation culture, and support transformation initiatives.


* Translate complex technical information into accessible, inspiring messages and multimedia content for internal and external audiences.


* Collaborate with enterprise communications and brand teams to ensure innovation stories are aligned and amplified across global channels.

Scope & Impact


* Supports the global R&D and Innovation organization, which drives product, packaging, and sustainability innovation across all Kimberly-Clark brands and categories.


* Connects global R&D employees to the company’s purpose, strategy, and transformation agenda through inspiring, relevant communications.


* Strengthens Kimberly-Clark’s reputation as a science- and technology-driven organization through clear, credible storytelling.


* Partners closely with Corporate Affairs, Brand Communications, and R&D leadership to ensure innovation messages are consistent, coordinated, and visible across the enterprise.


* Plays a key role in shaping how employees, customers, and external stakeholders understand and value Kimberly-Clark’s innovation leadership.

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