research-and-development-manager/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — research and development manager

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-9121.00 (Natural Sciences Managers).

Task statements

• [Core] Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
• [Core] Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
• [Core] Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
• [Core] Prepare project proposals.
• [Core] Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
• [Core] Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
• [Core] Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
• [Core] Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
• [Core] Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.
• [Core] Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.
• [Core] Conduct own research in field of expertise.
• [Core] Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.
• [Core] Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• [Core] Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.
• [Supplemental] Provide for stewardship of plant or animal resources or habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations, or providing shelter, resources, or medical treatment for animals.
• [Supplemental] Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.

Detailed work activities

• Advise others about land management or conservation.
• Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
• Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
• Approve expenditures.
• Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.
• Conduct employee training programs.
• Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
• Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
• Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
• Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
• Develop organizational goals or objectives.
• Develop organizational methods or procedures.
• Develop organizational policies or programs.
• Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
• Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Hire personnel.
• Implement organizational process or policy changes.
• Manage human resources activities.
• Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
• Monitor animal behavior or condition.
• Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
• Prepare operational budgets.
• Prepare operational progress or status reports.
• Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
• Present information to the public.
• Recruit personnel.
• Supervise employees.