IFP Tissue Research & Development - Sr Director in Tadworth

About Us Kimberly-Clark is a global leader in consumer products, known for iconic brands such as Cottonelle, Scott, Kleenex, Kotex, Poise, Huggies, Depend, and Kimberly-Clark Professional. Millions use our products daily, and we rely on skilled professionals to drive innovation, growth, and impact.

The Senior Director, R&D, International Family Care & Professional, Tissue (IFP Tissue) will set the long‑term Tissue product portfolio strategy across Family Care and Professional Tissue brands in EMEA, Asia, and LATAM, and lead R&D priorities for the IFP joint venture.

Position Summary The role reports to the VP IFP R&D Innovation and is responsible for future‑proofing growth through product innovation and technology planning, managing a global R&D platform, and delivering consumer‑centric solutions.

Role and Responsibilities Key responsibilities include leading the entire R&D Tissue platform, collaborating with regions and strategy teams, and driving innovation across multiple markets.

• Set and deliver innovation goals, defining and executing the tissue innovation strategy.
• Develop an innovation strategy with category leaders, driving 0‑7 year plans and business cases.
• Prioritize resources and investments to support focused innovation for growth.
• Act as a key member of the IFP R&D team, communicating across a matrix environment and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Lead organizational development, build a high‑performance culture, develop talent, and promote inclusion.

Professional Skills and Qualifications Desired qualifications include:

• Extensive R&D leadership experience in large global consumer product or related industries.
• Demonstrated track record of commercializing new products through consumer‑led innovation.
• Strong priority setting and capability to deliver viable solutions.
• Effective R&D partnership across functions and regions.
• Excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Location The Senior Director will be based in the United Kingdom or Europe.

Kimberly‑Clark Ways of Working Focus on consumers: keep customer needs at the center of our work. Play to win: set aggressive goals and consistently achieve results with integrity. Move fast: turn decisions into action and tackle challenges with urgency. Grow our people: champion inclusion and encourage self‑development.

Total Benefits We offer competitive pay and benefits, including gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance, and a market‑leading defined contribution pension scheme.

We are a committed equal‑opportunity employer and provide equal consideration to all qualified applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required for this position.