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Occupation

111531 Research and Development Manager

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

111531 Research and Development Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within an organisation.

Alternative title

  • R & D Manager

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Develops and implements research project strategies, priorities, and targets to support commercial and policy developments
  • Leads major research projects and coordinates activities of other research workers
  • Assesses the benefits and monitors the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
  • Interprets results of research projects, and recommends associated product and service development innovations
  • Provides advice on research and development options available to the organisation
  • Monitors leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assesses implications for the organisation
  • May publish results of significant research projects
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