| Research and Development Director |
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| Also referred to as: Product Research and Development Director, R & D Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Directs an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Develops research and development procedures and techniques to ensure consistent methods, documentation, and testing. Determines the scope of research projects and allocates resources to ensure they are on time and within budget. Monitors prototype testing to ensure quality, safety, and compliance and provides technical oversight to improve outcomes. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Presents research findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management teams. Typically requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Similar Jobs: Research and Development Manager, Research and Development Engineer, Research and Development Senior Manager, VP of Research & Development, Research and Development Supervisor, Research and Development Associate V, Research and Development Associate I, Research and Development Associate II, Research and Development Associate III |
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| Level of Education: Research and Development Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Research and Development Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Research and Development Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
