Research and Development Managers

Research and Development Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.

What the job involves

• Determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans

• Developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments

• Leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers

• Assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities

• Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations

• Providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation

• Monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation

• May publish results of significant research projects