Research and development managers
NKPD code: 1223
Description
Research and development managers plan, direct and coordinate the research and development activities of enterprises or organisations, or manage the activities of enterprises that provide such services. Research and development managers perform the following main tasks: - planning, directing and coordinating research and development activities within the enterprise, or carrying out such activities under contract with an external organisation, to develop new or improve existing technical processes, products, knowledge about them and the use of materials; - planning the overall research and development programme of the enterprise or organisation in line with objectives and budgetary requirements; - directing staff engaged in research and development; - establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; - establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; - planning and directing daily operations; - overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff; - representing the enterprise or organisation in negotiations, at seminars and conferences. Examples of occupations in this unit group: – President, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences – Head of department, technical and quality control – Head of a research laboratory – Head of unit, research and development