How to become a research and development manager
Delve into the exciting field of new product and service development.
What does a research and development manager do?
R&D managers coordinate the research and development departments of businesses and other organisations. They typically oversee the work of a team in their quest for innovation. Whilst R&D managers’ work is administrative and interpersonal in nature, there are opportunities for research project development, reporting and presenting.
Duties and tasks
Seek R&D opportunities and develop strategies.
Manage a team of researchers and development officers and supervise work output.
Upon completion of research projects, document and publish results for internal or external use.
Stay on top of research findings, then advise on product or service adjustments and policy changes.
Work with other departmental staff to identify greatest research and development targets and priorities.
Work within a budget to decide which research and development projects are most worthwhile for the overall benefit to be gained by the organisation.
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