RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

ANZSCO Code: 132511

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within an organisation.

Skill Level

1

Group: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS

ANZSCO Code: 1325

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.

Tasks Include
  • 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
Occupations