Senior Director, R&D Chief of Staff
Kimberly-Clark
Senior Director, R&D Chief of Staff, Capabilities
Kimberly-Clark
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $215,900 - $279,100 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Research & Development Officer, driving operational excellence, cross-functional alignment, and execution of key initiatives across the global R&D organization.
- Lead the coordination and oversight of the global R&D budget planning process, ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Develop and maintain innovation performance metrics and impact tools to assess R&D effectiveness across the portfolio.
- Collaborate with the Central R&D team to ensure the long-term research pipeline is robust and aligned with the Enterprise growth agenda.
- Manage capital planning processes for R&D, including investment prioritization, governance frameworks, and alignment with strategic growth initiatives.
- Serve as the primary liaison between R&D and the Strategy & Transformation Office, supporting strategic planning cycles, enterprise initiatives, and executive-level deliverables.
- Drive a unified and compelling R&D narrative across segments and sectors, showcasing the value delivered from early-stage innovation through to lifecycle management.
Requirements
- 15+ years of strategic leadership experience within large complex global companies; ideally within CPG or manufacturing industries.
- Proven ability to work in or alongside R&D, Engineering, Product Development, QRC and/or innovation teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing complex projects, and driving execution across global teams.
- Ability to synthesize complex information, anticipate challenges, and advise the Chief R&D Officer on strategic decisions.
- Financial acumen, understanding of corporate governance, strategic planning, and performance metrics; comfort with data analysis, dashboards, and performance tracking.
- Exceptional program management, prioritization and process optimization skills.
- Familiarity with scientific processes, product lifecycle management, and regulatory environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or related field; Advanced Degree is an added benefit.
Benefits
- Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- No waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
- Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
- Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
budget planninginnovation performance metricscapital planningdata analysisperformance trackingprogram managementprocess optimizationproduct lifecycle managementregulatory environments
Soft skills
strategic leadershipcross-functional collaborationproject managementsynthesis of complex informationanticipation of challengesadvisory skillscommunication skillsprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Life SciencesAdvanced Degree