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Research and Development (R&D) Managers

Managers in this unit group plan, organise, co-ordinate and manage resources to undertake the systematic investigation necessary for the development of new, or to enhance the performance of existing, products and services.

Daily Tasks

  • Monitors the standards of scientific and technical research undertaken by the research team.
  • Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to the research and development team.
  • Develops research methodology, implements and reports upon research investigations undertaken.
  • Liaises with production departments to investigate and resolve manufacturing problems.
  • Establishes product design and performance objectives in consultation with other business functions.

£32,148

Entry Level Salary

£60,883

Average Salary

£105,321.84

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

256

Past two years

134

This year

986

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

1%

Level 1

3%

Level 2

4%

Level 3

10%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

7%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

41%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

21%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

12%

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