Group
Occupation
111531 Research and Development Manager
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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
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