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Research and Development Manager
( Manager (Research and Development) )

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	Discussing new research equipment with a colleague

Research and development managers plan, administer and review the Research and Development (R&D) program and activities of an organisation.

Duties and Tasks

Research and development managers may perform the following tasks:

direct the development of R&D 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.

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Learning Area	Biology Chemistry Computing Studies Economics English Mathematics Physics
Work Demand	Including good vision for detail Including reading or writing
Work Field	Business, Administration and Sales Computing and Information Services Engineering and Technical Health and Community Services Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Work Interest	Analytic or Scientific Helping or Advising
Skill Level	Professional Jobs

Work Conditions

Research and development managers usually work indoors in their own organizations. Hours are usually regular although may be long when working to deadlines.