R&D Manager
RDRDM.GEN.M2
Manages one or more teams or projects within a department.
Manages one or more teams or projects within a department.
The story of this role
Who does this work
An R&D Manager with a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of scientific principles, who wants to effectively lead teams in the development of groundbreaking products and processes that meet client needs while ensuring regulatory compliance.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Limited resources and strict timelines complicate the development process, making it challenging to deliver high-quality projects on schedule.
- The internal problem: The pressure to innovate can lead to feelings of overwhelm and uncertainty about how to balance creativity with compliance and efficiency.
- Why it matters: Innovation should enhance lives and adhere to ethical standards; the struggle lies in achieving both.
The plan
- Leverage cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
- Implement a structured project management approach to streamline development.
- Conduct regular training sessions to ensure the team stays updated on regulatory requirements.
- Utilize data-driven decision-making to evaluate project feasibility and risks.
- Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging brainstorming and open communication.
What's at stake
Miss project deadlines due to mismanaged resources, leading to client dissatisfaction. Fail to comply with regulatory requirements, resulting in penalties and loss of credibility.
Success looks like
Deliver cutting-edge products that exceed client expectations and regulatory standards. Establish a reputation for excellence in R&D management within the industry.
Summary
Manages one or more teams or projects within a department.
Level — M2 — Manager II
Manages an established team or sub-function; owns planning and performance for the group.
- Scope
- An established team or sub-function
- Autonomy
- Owns planning for the group
- Complexity
- Cross-project coordination and priorities
- Impact
- Group delivery and development
- Decision rights
- Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group
- Leadership
- Manages a team; sometimes manages leads
- Typical experience
- 5–8 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities5
- Manage one or more R&D project teams or a larger team of researchers.commonlevel
- Allocate resources across projects to ensure efficient execution.commonlevel
- Lead multiple research or product development projects.commonlevel
- Implement best practices in R&D methodology and project management.commonlevel
- Oversee project budgets and expenditures.commonlevel
Tasks3
- Manage R&D projectscommonlevel
- Allocate resourcescommonlevel
- Lead project developmentcommonlevel
Skills8
- Resource allocationcommonlevel
- Project leadershipcommonlevel
- Budget managementcommonlevel
- Best practice implementationcommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
- Communicationcommonlevel
- Problem-solvingcommonlevel
- Team developmentcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Project managementcommonlevel
- Resource managementcommonlevel
- R&D methodologiescommonlevel
- Budget oversightcommonlevel
- Team leadershipcommonlevel
- Regulatory compliancecommonlevel
- Innovation strategiescommonlevel
- Client relationship managementcommonlevel
competency9
- Technical and Domain Expertisecommonlevel
- Leadership & Team Developmentcommonlevel
- Strategic Thinkingcommonlevel
- Communication & Influencecommonlevel
- Problem Solving & Decision-Makingcommonlevel
- Project & Program Managementcommonlevel
- Innovation & Continuous Improvementcommonlevel
- Regulatory & Quality Mindsetcommonlevel
- Client Focus and Relationship Managementcommonlevel
qualification2
- Bachelor’s degree (an advanced degree such as MS is a plus).commonlevel
- Around 7–10 years of industry experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.commonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Client Project Management | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Client Project Management Manager | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Manager, Client Project Manager | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Client Project Manager Manager | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Manager, Internal Innovation Initiatives | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Internal Innovation Initiatives Manager | common | medium0.60 | — |
| R&D Manager | common | medium0.50 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
- code=19-0000title=Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupationssource=inferred_from_superfunctionreviewStatus=needs_review