Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
This role leads the modernization and simplification of the Quality and EHS technology landscape, delivering reliable, scalable and validated solutions that enable operational quality, regulatory compliance, worker health and safety, environmental compliance, and GxP/CSV compliance.
The Director partners closely with Quality, QRC, EHS, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory and enterprise technology leaders to establish common global platforms, improve data quality and integration, reduce technology complexity, and strengthen compliance and inspection readiness.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. Here, you’ll work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development while you help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
Job responsibilities include:
Digital Strategy & Technology Leadership
· Define and own the global technology strategy and multi-year roadmap for enterprise Quality, EHS and Safety capabilities.
· Establish strategic platform direction across electronic Quality Management Systems, manufacturing quality, laboratory quality systems, environmental health and safety, occupational health, and supporting data and analytics.
· Drive simplification and consolidation of fragmented legacy technologies onto scalable enterprise platforms while protecting regulatory compliance and business continuity.
· Establish investment priorities and ensure technology investments deliver measurable business, compliance and operational value.
Quality Technology
· Provide strategic leadership for enterprise quality platforms supporting document control, nonconformance, CAPA, complaints, investigations, audits, supplier quality and quality workflows.
· Lead the evolution of the enterprise eQMS landscape, including EtQ NXG and the transition from legacy EtQ, Veeva and other quality platforms.
· Ensure Quality solutions maintain validated state, data integrity, access controls, testing evidence, auditability and appropriate change governance.
· Partner with Quality and QRC process owners to standardize processes, controls and decision rights.
Manufacturing & Laboratory Quality
· Provide technology leadership across manufacturing-quality processes, including SAP Quality Management, batch management, inspections, laboratory testing, quality events and certificates of analysis.
· Ensure effective integration across SAP S/4HANA, eQMS, LIMS, manufacturing platforms and enterprise data solutions.
· Enable reliable management of quality notifications, inspection results, batch status, holds and usage decisions supporting end-to-end material traceability.
· Partner with Manufacturing and plant Quality organizations to strengthen operational reliability and quality execution.
Environment, Health & Safety
· Establish the enterprise EHS technology strategy and lead platform selection, rationalization and implementation toward an integrated global EHS landscape.
· Enable capabilities supporting incidents and near misses, investigations, risk assessments, corrective actions, audits, permits, emergency readiness, occupational health and industrial hygiene.
· Ensure appropriate governance of health and safety data, including privacy, cybersecurity, records management and regulatory controls.
· Partner with EHS and site leadership to improve worker participation, hazard reporting, risk management, regulatory compliance and operational visibility.
GxP, Validation & IT Quality Assurance
· From an IT perspective, Lead GxP/CSV and IT Quality Assurance processes across regulated technology.
· Establish validation strategy, GxP impact assessment, validation planning, traceability and inspection-readiness expectations.
· Ensure regulated technology remains validated and appropriately controlled throughout its lifecycle.
· Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Cybersecurity and Internal Audit to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
Enterprise Integration, Data & AI
· Ensure Quality and EHS platforms integrate effectively with SAP/ERP, manufacturing, PLM/R&D, laboratory, HR, learning and analytics capabilities.
· Develop analytics and AI capabilities that improve quality insights, risk identification, decision-making and process automation.
· Evaluate emerging technology, including agentic AI and intelligent automation, where it can safely strengthen Quality and EHS outcomes.
People, Partners & Financial Leadership
· Lead a globally distributed organization of product, platform and delivery professionals.
· Develop talent and establish clear accountability across the organization.
· Manage strategic technology vendors and partners, holding providers accountable for service, delivery, roadmap and value.
· Own portfolio investment planning, budget management and prioritization.
· Establish performance measures addressing platform reliability, compliance, adoption, service quality and business outcomes.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Quality, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
· Significant technology leadership experience within a complex global organization, preferably in a regulated environment.
· Demonstrated experience leading enterprise Quality, QMS/eQMS, EHS or regulated technology platforms.
· Strong understanding of operational Quality, EHS and computer system validation requirements.
· Experience modernizing validated enterprise platforms while maintaining compliance and operational continuity.
· Experience with technologies such as EtQ/EtQ NXG, SAP QM, SAP S/4HANA, LIMS, Veeva, TrackWise, Cority, Intelex, Enablon or comparable platforms, consistent with the technology estate represented in your role-card work.
· Strong knowledge of GxP, CSV/computer software assurance, cybersecurity, data integrity, audit readiness and controlled change.
· Experience managing global technology teams, strategic vendors and significant technology investments.
· Strong executive communication and influencing skills across Quality, EHS, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory and Technology organizations.
Measures of Success
- Quality and EHS platform availability and operational performance
- Progress against legacy application rationalization and consolidation roadmap
- Adoption of strategic enterprise Quality and EHS platforms
- Improved Quality/EHS data integrity, integration and analytics
- Technology portfolio cost optimization and value realization
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
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. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Quality, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
- Significant technology leadership experience within a complex global organization, preferably in a regulated environment
- Experience leading enterprise Quality, QMS/eQMS, EHS, or regulated technology platforms
- Strong understanding of operational Quality, EHS, and computer system validation requirements
- Experience modernizing validated enterprise platforms while maintaining compliance and operational continuity
- Experience with EtQ/EtQ NXG, SAP QM, SAP S/4HANA, LIMS, Veeva, TrackWise, Cority, Intelex, Enablon, or comparable platforms
- Strong knowledge of GxP, computer system validation, computer software assurance, cybersecurity, data integrity, audit readiness, and controlled change
- Experience managing global technology teams, strategic vendors, and significant technology investments
- Strong executive communication and influencing skills across Quality, EHS, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory, and Technology organizations
- Advanced degree
Kimberly-Clark Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kimberly-Clark and has not been reviewed or approved by Kimberly-Clark.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage are highlighted, with a global Employee Assistance Program and a well‑being hub introduced to support mental and overall health. Company materials and overviews consistently position health benefits as a core part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with company match and a profit‑sharing component is emphasized, with plan updates for 2026 detailing auto‑enrollment and a new vesting schedule for recent hires. Filings and benefits summaries underscore retirement as a strong element of total rewards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing, competitive overtime opportunities, and structured annual bonus programs—including a Global Bonus Program for salaried employees—are described as key pay components. Many roles note these incentives alongside base pay as drivers of competitive total compensation.
Kimberly-Clark Insights
What We Do
Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe. If innovative thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
