Research and Development 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.
£44,639
Median Salary
New workers start around £23,870. Normal pay is £44,639 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £74,140.
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.
Skills employers are asking for
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Science
- Mathematics
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Learning Strategies
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