Stephen Quirk

Stephen Quirk is a seasoned professional in the fields of biological sciences, materials science, and life sciences, currently serving as the Biology Technical Director at Kimberly-Clark since June 2018. With a distinguished career at Kimberly-Clark spanning from 2001 to the present, Stephen has held various leadership roles, including Global Director of Life Sciences and Global Director of Materials Science, overseeing a wide range of research programs. Stephen's expertise encompasses microbial control, vaginal health, sustainable polymers, and nanotechnology. Prior to joining Kimberly-Clark, Stephen was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Stephen holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from The Johns Hopkins University, complemented by postdoctoral training in biophysics and a BS in Biology/Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester.