Research and Development Managers

Research and Development Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

**Tasks include:**

- determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans - developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments - leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers - assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities - interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations - providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation - monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation - may publish results of significant research projects