Research Manager

Research and Development managers plan, administer and review the Research and Development program and activities of an organisation.

Research and Development managers may perform the following tasks:

• direct the development of research and development strategies, policies and plans
• lead major research projects and coordinate the activities of other research workers
• keeps an eye on the costs and assess the benefits of research and development activities
• interpret the results of research projects and recommend new products or services
• provide advice on research and development options available to the organisation
• monitor any developments in the research area and work out how these may affect the organisation
• publish results of significant research projects.