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Unit Group

1115 Research and Development Managers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

1115 Research and Development Managers

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

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

111531 Research and Development Manager

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

Alternative title

  • R & D Manager

Skill level: 1

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